An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
8. Manners In Speech
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ONE WHO FEARS GOD HOLDS HIS TONGUE
On being asked to give someone good advice,
Abdullah said, “Be content with what you have in
your house, hold your tongue and shed some tears
when you recall your sins.”
(HILYAT AL-AULIYA)
MOST SINS ARE COMMITTED BY THE
TONGUE
“Most of man’s sins come from his own tongue,”
said the Prophet.
KNOWING WHEN TO SPEAK AND WHEN TO
REMAIN SILENT
“Learn how to remain silent, just as you learn how
to speak,” observed Abu Darda, “for silence
requires great restraint. And be more eager to listen
than to speak; especially avoid speaking about that
which does not concern you. Do not turn into the
kind of person who laughs insensitively, or who
travels where he has no objective.”
(IBN ‘ASAKIR)
