Anger Is Not a Right

As Ramadan progresses, fatigue deepens. The body grows accustomed to hunger, but patience may wear thin. In the workplace, this is where one of the most critical tests appears: anger.

Islam does not deny emotion, but it regulates it. Fasting was prescribed not only to restrain the stomach, but to discipline reactions. The Prophet ﷺ warned that fasting loses its meaning when anger, insults, or harm take its place.

At work, frustration is inevitable. Deadlines press, mistakes occur, and misunderstandings arise. Ramadan asks a powerful question: Can you remain principled when provoked?

Anger often feels justified, especially when tired. Yet Islam teaches that self-control is not weakness; it is mastery. A fasting Muslim who restrains anger under pressure demonstrates inner strength and moral maturity.

In Western professional environments, emotional intelligence is highly valued. Calm responses, respectful disagreement, and controlled communication earn credibility and leadership potential. Ramadan aligns perfectly with these values.

Every time anger is restrained for God’s sake, fasting fulfills its deeper purpose. The believer learns that dignity is preserved not by domination, but by restraint.

Ramadan does not remove conflict—it teaches how to rise above it.

Signed:

Ahmed Cheibany

President, Chinguetti Islamic Center