5.2 Virtues in Islam

• Fulfilment of promise (wafa' bil 'ahd): Qur'an 17:34 — fulfil the commitment; you will be questioned
• Qur'an 61:2–3: do not say what you do not do; it is hateful to Allah
• Sunnah: three signs of a hypocrite include breaking a promise (Bukhari and Muslim)
• Kenyan practise: homework promised, pocket money, team time — keep the word
• Anger management: the strong is the one who controls himself in anger (Bukhari and Muslim)
• Ways: sit, keep silent, make wudu, leave the place; do not hit; do not post online
• Significance of both virtues for a Muslim's character and harmonious co-existence

• explain the teachings on fulfilment of promise and anger management according to the sunnah of the Prophet (S.A.W.)
• describe ways in which Muslims can manage anger for harmonious co-existence in the society
• assess the significance of fulfilling promise and managing anger in shaping the character of a Muslim
• practise fulfilment of promise and anger management as commanded in Islam
• appreciate fulfilment of promise and anger management as virtues in Islam

“How can Muslims manage anger?”

“Why should Muslims fulfil promises?”

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1. Fulfilment of promise: 17:34
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   Wafa bil 'ahd means keeping the word you gave; 17:34 commands fulfilling the commitment because you will be questioned about it.
2. Why fulfil: 61:2–3 and the sunnah
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   61:2–3 hates saying what you do not do; Bukhari and Muslim list breaking a promise among three hypocrite signs — that is why Muslims fulfil.
3. Practise: homework, pocket money, team
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   Practise fulfilment of promise in Kenya: finish homework you promised, repay pocket money, show up for the team, keep time — or give an honest no.
4. The strong one in anger
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   Sunnah teaching: the strong is not the one who wrestles, but the one who controls himself in anger (Bukhari and Muslim).
5. Ways to manage anger
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   Describe ways: sit, keep silent, make wudu, leave the place; do not hit; do not post the rage online — so society can live together.
6. Significance: two virtues, one character
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   Assess how keeping promises and managing anger shape a Muslim; practise both this week and appreciate them as commanded virtues, not exam slogans.