Imam explains the matter through his theological works as following:
There are also several practical and theoretical remedies for curing anger when it has flared up. The theoretical remedy involves reflecting upon the matters mentioned above, which is also a kind of practical remedy in this case.
But among the practical remedies the important ones involve withholding of the self in the initial stages of anger.
This is because it is ignited little by little, becoming more intense until its furnace is set burning fiercely and its flame becomes violent and furious. When that happens, it gets completely out of control and shuts off the lights of one’s faith and intellect. Blowing off the lamp of guidance, it reduces man to an utterly wretched state.
Therefore, one should be on one’s guard so as to dissociate oneself by some means before its fierceness mounts and its fire becomes more violent.
He should either leave the place where his anger may be provoked, or change his posture: that is, if seated, he should stand up, and if standing sit down, or engage his mind in the remembrance of God (some people consider it even obligatory), or he should make himself busy in some other activity to divert his attention, Imam Khomeini further explained.
In any case, it is easier to put a curb on it in the beginning. It has two results
Firstly, he will be able to pacify his self at that early stage and the flames of anger will be put out.
Secondly, the experience will always remain with one as a primary cure for treating one’s self.
If one always pays attention to one’s condition and treats one’s self in this way, one will undergo a complete transformation as one’s inner state moves towards the point of moderation.
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