The last of the four rightly guided caliphs, Ali Ibn Abi Talib (RA) once said,
"patience in a moment of anger, can save many moments of regret."
"Do not become angry and furious." The man asked (the same) again and again, and the Prophet (S) said in each case, "Do not become angry and furious."
- Rasullulah (S) advised us to first seek refuge in Allah (swt) by saying, A'oodhu billaahi min al-shaytaan (I seek refuge with Allah from shaytan).
- Rasullulah (S) advised us to keep silent. He said,"If any one you gets angry, let him keep quiet."
- Rasulullah (S) advised us, "if any of you become angry and is standing, let him sit down, so his anger will go away; if it does not go away, let him lie down."
- Rasulullah (S) advised us to make wudu or ghusl--which allows your heated body and mind to cool down.
- Rasulullah (S) lastly advised us to make dua when anger overcomes us. Making dua in this state is the believers strongest shield against shaytan.
The Prophet (SAW) has told us about this great reward:
“Whoever suppresses his anger at the time when he could express it openly, Allah will fill his heart with contentment on the Day of Resurrection.” (al-Tabaraani).