Purification of the Soul
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How does Islam teach us to control anger?
Islam treats anger as a direct product of Shaytan and gives six specific, prophetically prescribed cures: seeking refuge with Allah, keeping silent, sitting or lying down, making wudu, recalling the Prophet's repeated advice ('Do not become angry'), and reflecting on the consequences. The Prophet ﷺ also defined true strength as controlling oneself when angry — not physical power.
Is laughing too much haram in Islam?
Laughter itself is not haram — it is a gift from Allah. The Prophet ﷺ smiled, joked, and was pleasant with his family and companions. However, the Prophet ﷺ explicitly warned against excessive laughter, saying it 'kills the heart spiritually.' His own laughter was never more than a smile. The problem is not laughter itself but the modern culture of turning every gathering into a contest of who can make the others laugh hardest.
What is Waswaas and how does Islam tell us to deal with insinuating thoughts from Shaytan?
Waswaas (وسواس) refers to the insinuating, whispering thoughts that Shaytan places in the mind — including doubts about Allah's nature, intrusive thoughts during prayer, and thoughts that feel too terrible to even speak aloud. The Prophet ﷺ addressed this directly: the very fact that these thoughts disturb you is a sign of faith. He prescribed six specific cures, all drawn from the Quran and Sunnah.
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Problems and Solutions
Islamic guidance on five common spiritual and practical problems every Muslim faces
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid addresses five widespread spiritual and practical problems with both theoretical grounding and step-by-step practical solutions rooted in the Quran and authentic Hadith: missing the Fajr prayer, excessive laughter, Waswaas (insinuating thoughts from Shaytan), staying up late, and a short temper. Each problem is first diagnosed at its root, then treated with the prophetic remedy.