💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 When asked why you're quiet, like your silence is a crime,
When some take your silent mode as a sign you're unkind,
Or they assume you're a snob while they're not worth your time,
Let them know, yes you can speak, but only when it's right -
To guide, teach, defend, rectify, remind, and advise.
~•~
Don't be from those who spread rumors, tell lies and backbite.
Don't disgrace yourself by having others' flaws described
Nor collect people's sins by dissing them from behind.
In gaining Allah's Love let your voice be utilized,
And beautify your speech with Dhikr and kind advice.
~•~
Have a mindset of knowing you can chat day and night
About different topics with whoever you liked,
But you hold back and get quiet around the wrong types
Who chill with you to gossip, betray or criticize.
Careful not to confide in the jealous and unwise.
~•~
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak goodness or remain silent. Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him honor his neighbor. Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him honor his guest."
In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam, “Let him not harm his neighbor.”
And in another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Let him uphold family ties.”
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5672
Sahih Muslim 47
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "May Allah have mercy on a person who spoke rightly and was rewarded, or who was silent and remained safe."
Source: Shu’b Al-Imān 4579
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani
📖 Mu'adh Ibn Jabal RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, you will continue to be safe as long as you remain silent. If you speak, it will be recorded for you or against you."
Source: Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabīr 16591
Grade: Hasan li ghayrihi according to Al-Albani
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