"Whoever suppresses his rage, while he is able to exact it, Allah will call him before the heads of creation [on the Day of Judgement] so that he can chose whichever of the Hur he wishes."
Hadith Commentary: Restraining Anger
This noble hadith from Jami' at-Tirmidhi (2493) addresses the virtue of suppressing anger and its immense reward in the Hereafter. The phrase "while he is able to exact it" indicates the true merit lies in restraining oneself despite having the power and means to retaliate.
Scholarly Interpretation
Imam at-Tirmidhi classifies this hadith as hasan (good) in his collection "Chapters on the description of the Day of Judgement, Ar-Riqaq, and Al-Wara'". Scholars explain that "the heads of creation" refers to the foremost beings in rank before Allah - the prophets, martyrs, and righteous servants.
The phrase "choose whichever of the Hur he wishes" signifies an honor bestowed directly by Allah, where the believer will be granted his choice from the pure companions of Paradise. This demonstrates the magnitude of reward for controlling one's temper.
Spiritual Significance
This teaching emphasizes that true strength lies not in unleashing anger but in mastering it. The believer who controls his nafs (self) during moments of provocation demonstrates ultimate trust in Allah's judgment and reward system.
The public calling before creation serves as both honor and testimony to the believer's patience and self-restraint, making his virtue known to all creation as an example of perfected character.