What does the Quran say about anger?

Allah says in Quran 42:37: "And when they are angry, they forgive."

How to overcome anger in Islam?

Feeling enraged, frustrated, or wronged. The Prophet (PBUH) taught that true strength is not in wrestling, but in controlling oneself during anger. One exercise is The Prophetic Grounding Technique: If you are standing, immediately sit down. If you are sitting and still angry, lie down (This breaks the physiological escalation of anger). Say 'A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim' out loud to consciously acknowledge the source of the heat. Go and perform Wudu (ablution) with cold water. The Prophet (PBUH) said anger is from fire, and fire is extinguished by water.

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Dealing with Anger & Frustration

"And when they are angry, they forgive."
— Quran 42:37

Feeling enraged, frustrated, or wronged. The Prophet (PBUH) taught that true strength is not in wrestling, but in controlling oneself during anger.

Prophetic Remedies (Duas)

أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ

Read:A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim.

Meaning:I seek refuge with Allah from the accursed Satan.

Sahih Al-Bukhari 6115

Mindfulness Exercise

The Prophetic Grounding Technique

1.If you are standing, immediately sit down. If you are sitting and still angry, lie down (This breaks the physiological escalation of anger).
2.Say 'A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim' out loud to consciously acknowledge the source of the heat.
3.Go and perform Wudu (ablution) with cold water. The Prophet (PBUH) said anger is from fire, and fire is extinguished by water.