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13. Do believers feel anger?

Believers, like anyone else, may naturally feel anger at cer-
tain events. However one of the most important indications of
their virtuous character is their ability to control their anger.
They know that no good will come of an uncontrolled, intense
fury, and that they will just lose their ability to act reasonably or
to be just. They avoid making wrong decisions that may harm
both themselves and those around them. They abstain from it
most importantly because they know that Allah will not ap-
prove of such a reaction and form of behaviour. For that reason
believers exhibit steadfastness and forgiveness. Allah praises
this feature of believers in the Qur'an in these words:
Those who give in times of both ease and hardship,
those who control their rage and pardon other people—
Allah loves the good-doers. (Surah Al 'Imran: 134)
Yet, "controlling rage" should not be misunderstood: it
does not mean to accept everything as it is or being passive.
Believers certainly take the necessary precautions, and try to
prevent any wrongdoing or situations that may cause harm to
other believers. However, they do not react emotionally; in-
stead they try to find sensible ways to influence people's be-
haviour, or otherwise limit whatever damage is being caused.
Our Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace)
has this to say on controlling anger:
The strong is not the one who overcomes the people by his
strength, but the strong is the one who controls himself while in
anger. (Bukhari)

14. Do believers make mistakes?
As informed in the Qur'an believers may make mistakes.

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