What are emotions?
Emotions are feelings we have inside our hearts and minds. They help us understand what’s going on around us and how we feel about it. Emotions can be big or small, loud or quiet, but they’re all important!
Some Common Emotions You Might Feel:
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Emotion |
What It Feels Like |
Example |
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Happy |
A warm, light feeling inside |
When you play with your best friend |
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Sad |
Like a cloud in your heart |
When your toy breaks |
|
Angry |
Like a volcano inside |
When someone is unfair to you |
|
Scared |
Butterflies or shakiness |
When you hear a loud noise at night |
|
Love |
Warm and safe |
When your parents hug you |
|
Confused |
Not sure what to think |
When you don’t understand homework |
|
Calm |
Quiet and peaceful inside |
When you listen to soft music |
We all know the magnificent tale of Yusuf AS. The story has many lessons to reflect and ponder on. We know that Yusuf’s brothers felt jealous as they believed their father loved him the most. Imagine that jealousy to be like a green-eyed monster. Have you ever felt jealous?
Lesson: Jealousy is not one emotion, it is made of many: fear of being left out, sadness, anger.
Have you ever thought how Yusuf AS have felt trapped inside the dark and lonely well?
Lesson: Yusuf (AS) felt fear, sadness, loneliness—but he held on to hope.
Yaqoob ﷺ observed Sabr Jameel – Beautiful Patience after he lost his son. He cried and was sad but he did not let go of hope.
Temperament Log: My Heart Diary
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Date |
Feeling |
What Happened? |
My Reaction |
What I could do better |
|
15 Apr |
Angry 😡 |
My sister broke my toy |
I shouted |
I could take a deep breath |
The Heart & The Mind – Who Decides First?
Lesson: Emotions start in the heart (fu’aad). The brain helps when the heart is calm.
Emotionally Intelligent Me
- ✅ I forgive others
- ✅ I write my feelings
- ✅ I say sorry
- ✅ I thank Allah
- ✅ I breathe when angry
- ✅ I expect less from people
- ✅ I pray for others
- ✅ I sleep well and eat well
- ✅ I choose good friends
- ✅ I trust Allah
- ✅ I don’t react quickly
Quranic Reflections
- “Indeed with hardship is ease…” (Surah Inshirah)
- “And We strengthened her heart…” (Al Qasas 28:10)
- “Do not grieve, indeed Allah is with us…” (At-Tawbah 9:40)
