Noor Garden“Don't Get Angry” – Hadith for Kids
Self-control · Ages 5–11
In this hadith a man asked the Prophet ﷺ for advice, and he answered, "Don't get angry," again and again. For children, it means: when something upsets you, don't let anger take over. Pause, seek refuge in Allah, stay calm and speak gently, because angry words and actions often lead to regret.
The hadith
أَنَّ رَجُلًا قَالَ لِلنَّبِيِّ ﷺ: أَوْصِنِي. قَالَ: لاَ تَغْضَبْ. فَرَدَّدَ مِرَارًا، قَالَ: لاَ تَغْضَبْ
A man asked the Prophet ﷺ: "Give me advice." He said: "Don't get angry." The man asked again and again, and each time he said: "Don't get angry."
Narrated by: Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him)
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 6116; Nawawi's 40 Hadith #16
Grade: Sahih
What it teaches
Anger can make us say or do things we regret, so the Prophet ﷺ taught us to stay calm.
A little story to help understand it
This is an illustrative example we wrote to explain the meaning. It is not part of the hadith.
Aisha's little brother scribbled on her drawing. She felt her face get hot and wanted to tear his paper too. Then she remembered the advice the Prophet ﷺ repeated: "Don't get angry." She said, "A'udhu billahi min ash-shaytan ir-rajim," sat down and counted to ten. When she felt calmer, she explained to her brother, "Please ask before you draw on my paper." He said sorry and gave her a new sheet. Later, they drew a picture together. Aisha was glad she hadn't done something she would regret.
Try it today
When something annoys you today, say "A'udhu billahi min ash-shaytan ir-rajim" and stay calm.
Mini quiz
What advice did the Prophet ﷺ repeat many times?
- Run fast
- Don't get angry
- Eat more
Show the answer
Answer: Don't get angry (B)
Questions parents ask
Is this hadith authentic?
Yes. It is recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari 6116; Nawawi's 40 Hadith #16. Grade: Sahih. It was narrated by Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him).
How can kids practice it?
When something annoys you today, say "A'udhu billahi min ash-shaytan ir-rajim" and stay calm. Practise a calm-down plan together: say a'udhu billah, stay quiet, sit down, breathe slowly, and talk when calm.
What can I do when I feel angry?
Say "A'udhu billahi min ash-shaytan ir-rajim", stop talking for a moment, sit down, take slow breaths, and wait until you are calm before you speak. If you need help, tell a parent or teacher.
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Last reviewed: 2026-10-09 · Sources & Method