An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
8. Manners In Speech
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one better than the Companions of the Prophet.
Until the day the Prophet died, they asked him
about only thirteen matters, all of which are dealt
with in the Qur’an. “They asked about things
which were of genuine relevance to them,” he
said
IN THE TONGUES OF MEN ARE BOTH
HEAVEN AND HELL
According to Abu Darda, there is no part of a
believer’s body, which is dearer to God than his
tongue. For it is with his tongue that he upholds
truth, thereby entering Paradise. And there is no
part of a disbeliever’s body, which is more
hateful to God than his tongue. For it is with his
tongue that he denies truth, thereby entering the
Fire.
(HILYAT AL-AULIYA)
REMAINING SILENT IS, IN ITSELF, A GOOD
DEED
“Keep silent unless you have something good to
say,” said the Prophet.
