Page 12 - The Muslim Way of Speaking

Speaking sensibly and logically 63
Giving good tidings 65
Speaking so as to arouse joy and enthusiasm 68
Saying what is best 70
Not speaking from the lower-self and
from personal desires 71
Speaking in a measured, courteous and
respectful manner 72
Speaking in a humble manner 73
Speaking with tolerance and forgiveness 74
Consulting 76
Saying "It is as Allah wills, there is no strength
but in Allah" 77
Speaking well with one's parents 80
Not talking behind others' backs or gossiping 82
Avoiding suspicion and slander 83
Not speaking in a mocking manner 87
Avoiding speaking out of covetousness and envy 89
Not making empty and trivial statements 91
Not interrupting and speaking calmly 92
Employing a style of speech appropriate to the level of
knowledge of the person addressed 93
Avoiding speaking hypocritically 94
Avoiding a way of speech which gives rise to doubts 95
Avoiding a probing and prying speech 97
Avoiding statements that lead to evil 98
Avoiding obfuscation 99
Not holding secret meetings 101
Speaking so as to defend and
to support our Prophet (saas) 103
THE EFFECTS OF THE MUSLIM WAY OF SPEAKING 106
CONCLUSION 110
THE DECEPTION OF EVOLUTION 113