Speech & Mindfulness

Speaking Good or Remaining Silent

مَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ فَلْيَقُلْ خَيْرًا أَوْ لِيَصْمُتْ

Transliteration

Man kana yu'minu billahi wal-yawmil-akhiri fal-yaqul khayran aw li-yasmut

Translation

Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak good or remain silent.

Narrator
Narrated by Abu Hurairah (R.A.)
Source
Sahih al-Bukhari 6018, Sahih Muslim 47
Grade
Sahih (Authentic)

Reflection

Guard your tongue. Speech should build up, heal, or inform; otherwise silence is wisdom.

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