Seeking Professional Help for Your Child’s Anger 

Every child goes through feelings of anger, particularly during times when they are learning to express their emotions and manage their reactions. When a child’s anger is ongoing, unpredictable, or results in harm whether through words, emotions, or actions it could suggest a more serious issue. This may be due to unresolved stress, anxiety that is not addressed, or challenges in managing emotions. If a child’s anger starts to interfere with their daily activities at home, school, or with friends, getting help from a professional can provide important guidance and techniques. 

Parenting Perspective 

Monitoring Behaviours and Seeking Support 

It is essential to monitor trends over a period of time. Does the anger happen in particular settings or with specific individuals? Has your child lost interest in activities they previously enjoyed? Are relationships facing difficulties? These indicators, particularly when paired with feelings of low self-esteem, persistent sadness, or angry reactions, should be taken seriously. Asking for assistance does not mean you are failing as a parent. Instead, it shows a dedicated effort towards ensuring your child’s health and happiness. In addition to teaching parents how to maintain peaceful routines and limits at home, a trained counsellor or therapist can offer specific techniques to assist your child control their emotions. Eventually, early intervention can help your child develop emotionally and socially and keep anger from becoming a habitual reaction. 

Spiritual Insight 

The Wisdom of Seeking a Solution 

Allah Almighty states in the noble Quran, Surah Al Israa (17), Verse 11: 

‘And mankind (sometimes) prays for the occurrence of evil (upon others), and (sometimes) praise for the occurrence of goodness; and indeed, mankind is (frivolous and) hasty (in their judgements). ‘

This verse offers insight into human impulsiveness. Anger, when left unmanaged, can push a person to seek solutions that bring immediate relief but long-term harm. Recognising the need for external support is an act of Tawakkul, placing trust in Allah Almighty while also making use of the means He provides. 

Healing as a Form of Trust in Allah 

It is recorded in Sunan Abu Dawood, Hadith 3874 that the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 

‘Allah has sent down both the disease and the cure… ‘

Just as we would seek treatment for physical illness, seeking therapeutic support for emotional struggles is both reasonable and aligned with Islamic guidance. If your child’s anger is distressing to themselves or others, remind yourself that Allah Almighty loves families who nurture each other with care. Encourage your child with gentle reminders that seeking help is a form of strength, not weakness. A supportive reflection to recite together might be: ‘Hasbiyallahu la ilaha illa Huwa’ (Allah is sufficient for me, there is no deity except Him). This strengthens inner resilience and reminds the family that healing is both spiritual and practical.