How to Become a Patient Parent (By: Grandma Jeddah)

How to Become a Patient Parent

By: Grandma Jeddah

She’s always flying off the handle . . . she’s so hot headed . . . Boy does she have a short temper! Whatever you choose to call it—not being able to control yourself when you’re angry can hamper your success in many realms of your life including marriage, parenting, employment, friendship and most importantly–your religion.

There are numerous recommendations from Quran and Sunnah that encourage us to control our anger and be patient. Here are a few:

Only those who are patient shall receive their reward in full, without reckoning. (Quran39:10)

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "The strong man is not one who is good at wrestling, but the strong man is one who controls himself in a fit of rage.''(Bukhari and Muslim)

If you are struggling with controlling your temper, here are several empowering tips to get you started on the road to a more tame and controlled temperament.

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