Difficulty in waking up for fajr salaah and anger management
Q: For a long time I did not follow much of Islam, in fact, very little. I made a very major sin last year @ the age of 34 and that was my turning point. I had gone from praying one salaat every now and then and if I did two on the same day that was an improvement for me. Since my major sin, I'm praying four salaats a day. I tried five, but I think I was praying too much too quickly. So, I dropped back from five to four. Once I'm able to do my salaats with ease I will add the final salaat which is my Fajr prayer that I find most difficult. Since then I have tried to lead a better life and hope to return to Allah Ta'ala in the best of conditions Inshallah.
My question is that the more salaats I am praying, the more angrier I am getting. I am very quick now to overact and my anger escalates very quickly and I know for a fact that this is not me... the less I followed of Islam I never ever used to get this angry... Infact I would always practice being calm in all situations. The regular anger that I feel now would only happen back then when I was pushed to the limit. I don't know what to do. Please explain to me what is happening and what I can do about it.
A: If you cannot get up for Fajr daily then don't leave it out entirely. The days you can get up then get up.
Anger in your case perhaps is because of a change in your routine. Insha Allah, this will come right in time. Trust in Allah Ta`ala and remember Him. He will look at you favourably. When you are overcome with anger, in your mind beg and ask Allah Ta`ala for refuge against shaytaan.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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