Dream - As humans, sometimes we are faced with conditions that test our emotions. The frustration that cannot be held back, until finally anger comes out just like that. Although expressing emotions can provide relief, it would be better if the emotions we release are controlled. Because in Islam itself, it is taught to control emotions and hold back anger. Through this effort, there are many benefits of holding back anger that friends of Dream can obtain.

The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: "No one with two-facedness will enter paradise." This hadith teaches the importance of honesty and consistency in controlling anger. In another hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: "Whoever controls his anger when he is able to unleash it, Allah will call him in front of all creatures on the Day of Judgment and let him choose the houris he desires." This shows the importance of restraining oneself when angry and avoiding harmful behavior.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) reminded in a hadith: "Whoever avoids anger, even though he is capable of it, Allah will call him in front of all creatures on the Day of Judgment, and let him choose the taste of grapes he desires." This shows the great reward for those who are able to control their emotions. In another hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "No one who likes to forgive, but Allah will elevate his status in paradise." This teaches the importance of forgiveness in overcoming anger.

The Prophet Muhammad also gave advice in a hadith: "Do not get angry, do not get angry, do not get angry." He reminded us to stay away from the emotion of anger because of its negative effects. The Prophet Muhammad also said: "Whoever conceals the faults of others, Allah will conceal his faults on the Day of Judgment." This teaches the importance of being patient and controlling our emotions when faced with the mistakes of others.

He stated that a person who is able to restrain themselves when angry is a strong person, not a weak person. In Islam, restraining oneself when angry is considered a wise and noble action. A concrete example of Prophet Muhammad's attitude in facing situations that provoke anger is when he faced enemies who insulted, hurt, and even killed his companions.

Although having the power to retaliate, Prophet Muhammad always showed a patient and wise attitude. He taught his people to restrain themselves, control their emotions, and always act with wisdom in facing situations that provoke anger. Thus, restraining oneself when angry is one of the important concepts in Islam.

First, the Prophet Muhammad taught to increase remembrance and prayer in order to calm the heart and avoid anger. In addition, the Quran also advises to forgive others and maintain patience in facing trials. The Prophet also taught to change sitting position or perform ablution when angry, and to remember the negative consequences of anger. Al-Ghazali, an Islamic philosopher and scholar, also gave his opinion on how to control anger.

According to him, a person needs to have a high self-awareness to recognize the source of their anger, and then control it wisely. In addition, Al-Ghazali also suggests thinking carefully about the consequences of angry actions before doing them. By following the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and emulating the opinions of Al-Ghazali, a person can better control their anger in everyday life.

According to a study by the University of California San Diego in 2012, restraining anger can help lower blood pressure. This is because when someone feels angry, the body responds with increased heart rate and blood pressure. However, by being able to restrain anger, this can be prevented and blood pressure can remain stable. Furthermore, a psychology study by Virginia Commonwealth University in the US in 2005 found that restraining anger can also enhance immune system function.

When someone feels angry, the body will produce stress hormones that can weaken the immune system. By holding back anger, we can maintain a strong immune system and protect the body from various diseases. In addition to the benefits for physical health, holding back anger also has positive effects on mental health. This can help in the recovery of heart disease, reduce the risk of depression, and improve overall well-being.

"Thus, it is important to understand that restraining anger is not a sign of weakness, but on the contrary, it is a form of wisdom and strength. As taught in the hadiths of Prophet Muhammad, restraining anger brings many benefits both for physical and mental health."