Understanding The Prophet's Life
From Issue: 783 [Read full issue]
Controlling Tongue
We should be careful how we use our tongue for its misuse is the fastest way to hellfire. Lying, slandering, backbiting and obscenity should never be part of our speech. We should be exceedingly careful with what we say about others. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
None of my Companions should tell me anything about anyone, for I like to meet [any one] of you with a clean heart. [Abu Dawud]
Janna has been promised for those who are careful with their speech. The Prophet said:
Whoever can promise me that he will be virtuous with what is between his lips, and what is between his thighs; I promise that he will go to the Garden. [Muslim]
The key to control of the tongue is to infuse our conversations with remembrance of Allah. The Prophet said in this regard:
Do not talk for long without remembering Allah, for talking much without remembering Allah is hardness of the heart. The most distant among man from Allah is one with a hardened heart. [Tirmidhi]
Compiled From:
"In The Early Hours" - Khurram Murad, p. 80