1. Introduction
Today’s young aggression is a related issue in all societies including Islamic. We are looking at a related tendency in which young people are finding it more difficult to control their anger, frustration and anxiety, as clarified by violent outbreaks and emotional shutdowns. This usually leads to the worst results, such as accidents, murders and suicide attempts. Spiritual grounding, broken family systems, social media and lack of academic pressure are some of the some of the underlying reasons. As leaders, teachers and parents of the Muslim community, we should find a solution to this expansion problem from an Islamic and worldly perspective.
In addition to offering practical and religious solutions, this blog examines the hidden causes of teenage aggression.
2. Emotional Disconnection from Family
The emotional distance between parents and children is one of the main factors contributing to aggression. Due to work obligations, electronic distracted or inadequate communication skills, parents are not emotionally available to their children in many homes today. This absence can cause feelings of abandonment, annoyance and eventually violent conduct.
Islamic Perspective: Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) highlighted the value of spending time with children and displaying affection. He said, “He is not one of us who does not show mercy to our young ones.” (Abi Dawood 4941)
Solution: Try to become an active listener in parents, spend quality time with their children and cultivate emotional intelligence. The aggression can be significantly reduced by increasing the trust.
3. Influence of Violent Media and Social Platforms
Violent video games, aggressive social media posts, and the spread of harassing news that makes children desensitizes, is the result of a digital age. Negative role models that enhance anger and rebellion are often presented to young people.
Islamic Perspective: Islam promotes shielding the mind, ears and eyes from negative effects. The Quran says, “Do not follow what you have no ‘sure’ knowledge of. Indeed, all will be called to account for ‘their’ hearing, sight, and intellect.” (Al-Isra 17:36)
Solution: In addition to encouraging creative digital materials and monitoring the screen time, parents should also include their children in meaningful, real-world activities and conversations.
4. Absence of Islamic Values in Upbringing
The youth who lack solid moral and ethical grounds are unable to control their feelings including anger. If they are not taught in the value of sympathy, patience and self-control, children are more likely to function aggressively.
Islamic Perspective: According to the Prophet (ﷺ), “The strong is not the one who overcomes the people by his strength, but the strong is the one who controls himself while in anger.” (Bukhari 6114)
Solution: Make children familiar with Islamic teachings, tell them about the prophets, teach them how to control your anger and patience through blessings and promote prayer (Salah), which is a spiritual cleanser.
5. Peer Pressure and Identity Crisis
Many youngsters have identity issues and have a peer pressure experience to fit in it. Aggression and resentment are often the consequences of feeling or rejecting incorrectly. It crushes their many qualities. Ultimately, this results into weird acts and extreme level of frustration.
Islamic Perspective: Islam provides a clear identity and purpose for the youth. The Holy Quran says, “Surely the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous among you.” (Al-Hujurat, 49:13)
Solution: Encourage youth to adopt their Islamic identity, participate in study circles, join Islamic youth organizations and join with morally honest people who promote harmony and personal development.
6. Unawareness of Purpose and Meaning in Life
Anxiety, depression, and eventually aggressive tendencies can result from living a life without meaning. Youth frequently rebel or act out when they are not directed towards meaningful life and fulfilling goals.
Islamic Perspective: Islam believes that there is a divine objective for each one’s life. As Allah declares in Quran, “I did not create jinn and humans except to worship Me.” (Adh-Dhariyat 51:56)
Solution: Help the youth in establishing both spiritual and physical goals. Urge them to engage in volunteer’s work, pursue an emotional career and maintain a regular Worship (Ibadah) relationship with your creator.
7. Academic and Societal Pressure
Children can be overwhelmed and angry due to social comparison, highly educational stress and unfair expectations from parents and teachers. Unfortunately, treating our children in this way is becoming common practice.
Islamic Perspective: Islam encourages harmony and simplicity in all regions. According to the Prophet (ﷺ), “Make things easy and do not make them difficult, give glad tidings and do not repel people.” (Muslim 1732)
Solution: A nurturing environment where the attempt above the effort is provided by parents and teachers. Children should be taught to pray for success and turn to Allah when they are under stress.
8. Lack of Anger Management and Emotional Literacy
Most teachers and parents forbade children to express their feelings and emotions, and the remaining children are not taught today how to recognize, understand or communicate their emotions. The anger that is suppressed eventually turns into violent behavior.
Islamic Perspective: The Prophet provided clear strategies to control anger, including sitting when disturbed, do ablution (Wudu) and seeking refuge to Allah from Devil (Shaitaan).
Solution: Instruct children in these predictions. To create emotional intelligence, use Islamic quotes, roles and use storytelling for the better guidance.
9. Disrupted Sleep and Unhealthy Diet
Lack of sleep, poor nutrition and aggressive behavior have all been proven directly linked to scientific studies. However, waking up over the night and eating junk food is currently popular, some people consider it as the fashion and trends of being modern which has the worst impact on people’s social and emotional life.
Islamic Perspective: Sunnah encourages a healthy lifestyle that includes regular fasting, moderate food and early sleep, which all help in self-control on anger and aggression.
Solution: Install a nutritious routine. Children should be encouraged to eat in moderate food, eat at a specific time with others (avoid eating after small haps), starting with Bismillah (With the name of Allah) and practicing good sleep hygiene.
10. Spiritual Emptiness and Lack of Connection with Allah
Young people lose the peace and satisfaction that provides confidence when they get away from Allah and those who are closest to Him are Sufis (mystic). Anger, restlessness and even violence can be signs of this spiritual emptiness.
Islamic Perspective: “Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.” (Al-Ra‘d, 13:28)
Solution: Simple activities like reading the Quran’s translation in mother tongue, listening to Islamic stories, teaching 6 Kalimas and other daily routine duas, and appreciating the beauty of the mosque can help children to love Allah. For guidance (Tarbiyah), attach them to any famous and knowledgeable Sufi. For further guidelines in detail in this regard, you may visit https://knowledgesome.com/teaching-children/
11. Conclusion
Today’s youth aggression is not a unique issue. It is a result of lack of purpose, social pressure, spiritual emptiness and emotional neglect. Returning to our roots-Islamic teachings that encourage self-control, patience and peace which are the real solutions of these problems. We can produce a generation of emotionally flexible, spiritually implied and peaceful, which can provide knowledge by showing love and promote a relationship with our Creator (Allah).
Let us start today – listening more, loving more deeply and guiding our youth with confidence and compassion.
