Bab-ul-Ilm

The Strong One Controls Himself in Anger

Chapter 3 — Character and Good Manners (Akhlaq)

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Said by: Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

Reference: Al-Kafi (Shaykh al-Kulayni) — [reference — to be verified]

Arabic:

لَيْسَ الشَّدِيدُ بِالصُّرَعَةِ إِنَّمَا الشَّدِيدُ الَّذِي يَمْلِكُ نَفْسَهُ عِنْدَ الْغَضَبِ

English Translation:

"The strong one is not the one who overcomes people in wrestling. The strong one is the one who controls himself at the time of anger."

Explanation:

Real strength is not in the body but in self-control. Anyone can lose their temper — the truly strong person stays calm when angry.

💡 Remember:

Real strength is not in the body but in self-control.