💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Nine instances when silence is safer than speaking:
One - when your words may only wound someone's well-being
And trying to advise them isn't your intention.
Two - when discussing politics or when complaining
About the government leads to more needless problems.
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Three - when arguing with someone smug with ignorance
Simply drains energy and your wrath entertains them.
Four - when dealing with those known to enjoy backbiting.
Safeguard your thoughts and secrets if you can't avoid them.
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Five - when self-expression can't benefit your audience,
When your aim is self-promotion, not motivation.
Six - when you're supposed to listen to those lecturing,
And you gain helpful info through careful attention.
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Seven - when clever comebacks are not a requirement
Around those who act more immaturely than children.
Eight - when you're uncertain if certain information
Is incorrect, or true, or it can't be relied on.
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Nine - when you love Allah and want your faith more strengthened,
Accustom yourself to actions that are rewarding
Like saying Du'a, Dhikr, training to have patience,
And shunning toxic speech for your soul's preservation.
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📜 Note: Reminder to recite Surah Al-Kahf today Jumuah Friday and include the Muslim Ummah in your Du'as.
📖 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
📖 Abdullah ibn Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Most of the sins of the children of Adam are on their tongues."
Ibn Mas’ud said, “O tongue! Speak goodness and be rewarded, or remain silent and be safe, lest you become regretful.”
Source: Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabīr 10300
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 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