A man said to the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), “Counsel me,” so he (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “Do not become angry.” The man repeated [his request for counsel] several times, and [each time] he (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “Do not become angry.” [Al-Bukhari]
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