Cheerfulness Towards People - Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 245

Ibn 'Abbas reported that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "Teach and make things easy and not difficult. When one of you is angry, he should be silent."

Commentary on the Hadith

This noble hadith from the collection Al-Adab Al-Mufrad contains two profound principles for righteous conduct. The first instruction emphasizes the methodology of teaching and guiding others - it must be done with ease and facilitation, removing hardships rather than creating them. This reflects the merciful nature of our deen.

The second instruction provides the remedy for anger, which is silence. When the heat of anger arises, the tongue should be restrained, for in such moments one is prone to utter words of regret that damage relationships and incur divine displeasure. Silence preserves dignity and prevents escalation.

Together, these teachings cultivate an environment of cheerfulness and goodwill among people, making social interactions pleasant and spiritually rewarding. The Prophet's guidance combines positive action (ease in teaching) with preventive restraint (silence during anger) to perfect human character.