Page 212 - The Importance of the Ahl Al-Sunnah

HARUN YAHYA

Thinking before uttering a word is what is becoming to a
Muslim. A word spoken without thinking may sometimes be
interpreted in undesirable ways and it may hurt the people you
value. If your speech contains an Islamic topic, then you need
to be even more careful. Our Prophet (saas) said:
“A believer’s language is beyond his heart. Before he says
something, he first contemplates and then talks. Contrary
to this, a hypocrite’s heart is beyond his tongue. When he
says something, he says without thinking.” (Haraiti)
One should not drag something out while speaking. The sub-
ject should be described briefly and concisely. Thereby, the lis-
tener’s time is not wasted and also the Sunnah is followed.
“Beware! Those who speak in a long-winded manner
unnecessarily will be subject to destruction.” (Sahih
Muslim)
“A time will come when human beings will babble the
words as if cows chew grass.” (Ahmad)
Wicked, slang and obscene language must be avoided. Such
speech may lead to the hardening of the hearts and the spread
of speech to actual deeds. Indeed the Messenger of Allah (said)
said:
“Beware not to speak any ugly and filthy words; indeed,
Allah does not love ugly words and filthy language.” (al-
Hakim)
“A believer does not make anybody feel ill at ease, exe-
crate, say ugly words or disparage.” (al-Tirmidhi)
Believers should be careful in the accusations they make
towards one another. If an accusation is incorrect, one may
face it in the Hereafter as a violation of a fellow man’s rights.
“If somebody accuses another of fusuq (by calling him a

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