“The [faithful] slaves of the Beneficent [Allah] are they who walk upon the earth modestly, and when the foolish ones address them [harshly] they answer: Peace.” (Qur ‘an 25: 63)
“And when they hear ill speech – al-Laghw, they tum away from it…” (Qur ‘an 28: 55)
“Not a word does he utter but there is a watcher by him ready [to record it].”(Qur ‘an 50: 18)
It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah (Radiallahu anhu) that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: “He who believes in Allah and the Last Day should say what is good, or keep silent. “
Sahl ibn Sa’d (may Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) as saying: “Whoever guarantees (the chastity of) what is between his two jaw bones (i.e. mouth and tongue) and what is between his two legs, (i.e. his private parts) I stand guarantee for him Paradise.”
Sufiyan ibn ‘Abdullah (Radiallahu anhu) related that he asked: “0′ Allah’s Messenger, what is the thing you fear most for me?” The Prophet took hold of his own tongue and replied, “Restrain this.”
Mu’adh ibn Jabal (Radiallahu anhu) reported, that he asked: “0′ Messenger of Allah! Shall we really be punished for what we talk about?” to which he replied, “I am surprised Mu’adh! Will anything but the harvest of their tongues overthrow men in Hell on their faces,” –or he said,” on their nostrils?”
Abu Sa’eed (Radiallahu anhu) narrated Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) as saying: “When a man gets up in the morning all the limbs humble themselves before the tongue and say, ‘Fear Allah for our sake, for we are dependent on you, if you are straight we are straight, but if you are deviated we are deviated.’ “
Abu Hurayrah (Radiallahu anhu) related that the Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: “A man speaks a word without considering it of any importance, yet for it he will sink down into Hell further than the distance between the East and the West. “
Bilal ibn al-Harith (Radiallahu anhu) reported that the Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: “A man speaks a word pleasing to Allah, not realising that it is worth so many rewards, for which Allah records for him His Good Pleasure till the Day he meets Him, and a man speaks a word displeasing to Allah, the All-High, not realising that it leads to so many sins for which Allah records for him His Displeasure till the Day he meets Him.”
Jundub ibn ‘Abdullah (Radiallahu anhu) related that Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) as saying: “A man said, ‘I swear by Allah, that Allah will not forgive so and so,’ whereupon Allah said, ‘who is this man who swears that I will not forgive so and so? For I have forgiven so and so and have made his (the speaker’s) deeds to come to nothing.’ “
It is reported that the man who swore was a pious and God-fearing man. Abu Hurayrah said one should speak in words that preserve his world and Hereafter.
” Lo! There are above you guardians [Angels], generous and recording, who know [all] that you do.”
Al-Mughherah ibn Shu’ba (Radiallahu Anhu) reported that the Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: ” Allah has made it unlawful for you to be undutiful to your mothers, to bury your daughters alive, to refuse to help the poor and others, and to beg things from men. Allah dislikes for you three things: engaging in (sinful and) useless talk, asking too many (and unnecessary)questions (about religious matters)and squandering wealth.”
Jabir (Radiallahu anhu) related that the Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: ” People dearest to me and seated nearest to me on the Day of Resurrection from amongst you will be those who have the best characters, and most helpul to me and seated furthest away from me on the Day of Resurrection will be those who speak much and are loud-mouthed, and who are proud.”
” And when you look at them, their bodies please you; and when they speak, you listen to their words…” (Quran 63:4)
Ibn Umar Radiallahu anhu reported that the prophet Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said: “An eloquent speech may have the influence of magic.”
Ibn Umar Radiallahu anhu also reported that the prophet Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said: ” Allah hates the (artificial) eloquent among men who moves his tongue round among his teeth as cattle do (whilst grazing).”
Abu Hurairah Radiallahu anhu reported that the prophet Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said: “Allah will not accept repentance or ransom on the Day of Resurrection from the one who learns excellence of speech to captivate thereby the hearts of people.”
Mua’wiyah Radiallahu anhu reported that, “Allah’s Messanger Sallallahu alaihi wasallam cursed those who articulate words (for show) distinctly as they do with poetry.”
A’aishah Radiallahu anha narrated that the Prophet Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said: ” The man who is most hateful to Allah is the one who quarrels and disputes the most.”
Ibn Abbas Radiallahu anhu reported that the Prophet Sallalahu alahi wasallam said: “It is a serious enough fault-sin-for you to keep on contending.”
A’aisha Radiallahu anha narrated that Allah’s Messanger Sallalaahu alaihi wasallam said: “The one who will have the worst position in Allah’s estimation on the Day of Resurrection will be the one whom the people leave for fear of the harm or evil he might do to them.”
Falsehood and lying
Allah (Ta’ala) says:
“Only they invent falsehood who believes not Allah’s revelations, and [only] they are the liars)
(Qur ‘an 16: 105)
Allah (Ta’ala) says:
“And for them is a painful punishment because they [habitually] used to lie.” (Qur’an 2: 10)
Allah the All-Glorious says:
“Woe to every sinful liar.” (Qur ‘an 45: 7)
Ibn Mas’ood (Radiallahu anhu) reported that the Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: “Truthfulness leads to righteousness and righteousness leads to Paradise. A man speaks the truth and makes truth his object until he is written as eminently truthful with Allah. Falsehood leads to wickedness and wickedness leads to Hell-Fire. A man speaks falsehood and makes falsehood his object until he is written as a great liar before Allah.”
In another version: “If a man continues to speak falsehood and makes falsehood his object he will have a black mark put on his heart, until his heart is blackened completely and he will be recorded before Allah as one of the liars.”
Safwan ibn Sulaym (Radiallahu anhu) reported that Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) was asked: Whether a believer could be a coward to which he replied, “Yes.” He was then asked whether a believer could be a miser and he replied, “Yes.” He was then asked whether a believer could be a (great) liar, he replied, “No.”
Ibn ‘Umar (Radiallahu anhu) reported that Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said:
“When a man lies the angel moves away from him the distance of a mile.”
Breaking one’s covenant
Allah (Ta’ala) says:
“So He has made the consequence [to be] hypocrisy in their hearts until the Day when they shall meet Him, because they broke their word to Allah that they promised Him, and because they lied.”
(Qur ‘an 9: 77)
Abu Hurayrah (Radiallahu anhu) reported that Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: “There are three signs of a hypocrite; when he speaks he lies, when he makes a promise he breaks it, and when he is entrusted he betrays his trust.”
Ibn ‘Umar (Radiallahu anhu) reported that Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: “There are four characteristics constitute anyone, whoever possesses them is a sheer hypocrite, and anyone who possesses one of them possesses a characteristic of hypocrisy until he abandons it.
They are: When one is entrusted he betrays his trust, when speaks he lies and when he makes a covenant he acts treacherously and when he quarrels he deviates from the truth (also he uses abusive language). “
Saying what you really do not know
Allah Ta’ala says:
“Behold, you received it on your tongues, and said out of your mouth things of which you had no knowledge, and you thought it to be a light matter, while it was most serious in the sight of Allah.”
Allah Ta’ala says:
“O’ you who believe! If a sinner-a wicked- comes to you with any news, ascertain the truth, lest you harm people out of ignorance and become, over what you have done, regretful.”
Ibn Mas’ood or Hudhayfah Radiallahu anhum reported that the messanger of Allah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said: ” It is a bad riding-beast for a man to say something he does not really know.”
Abu Hurayra Radiallahu anhu reported that Allah’s messanger Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said: ” It is enough to to render a man a liar that he narrates and communicates whatever he hears.”
Alah Ta’ala says:
“They said, “You make a laughing stock of us?” He said, ” I seek refuge in Allah from being among the ignorant!”
Flattery and false praise
Allah Ta’ala says:
” …and shun the world that is false.”
‘Abdullah Radiallahu anhu said: “A man goes out of his home with his Deen, and when he meets someone he needs for some affairs begins to say to him, “You are so and so”, overly praising him so that he may attend to his affairs. Allah will be displeased with him and he will come back having lost his religion.”
Allah says:
” Have you not turned to those who claim purity for themselves? Nay, Allah purifies whom He will…”
Miqdad Radiallahu anhu reported that a person began to praise Uthman Radiallahu anhu, where upon Miqdad sat upon his knees and began to throw dust upon his (the flatterer’s) face. Thereupon Uthman Radiallahu anhu asked: What is the matter with you?” And he said that Allah’s Messanger Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said: When you see those who are given to praising people throw dust in their faces.”
Mu’awiyah Radiallahu anhu reported that Allah’s Messanger Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said: “Avoid praising people, for it is as if you have slaughtered them!”
Lies eradicate blessings
Hakeem ibn Hizam Radiallahu anhu reported that the prophet Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said: “Both parties in a buisness transaction have a right to annul it so long asa they have not separated, and if they tell the truth and make everything clear they will be blessed in their transcaction, but if they conceal anything and lie then the blessing on their transaction will be wiped away.”
Lies about dreams
Ibn Abbas Radiallahu anahu reported that the Prophet Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said:
“If anyone pretends to have a dream which he did not see wil be given (on theDay of Resurrecyion) the task of tying a knot between two barley grains, but he will be unable to do so.”
Diseases of the heart and matters which deaden the heart
“In their hearts is a disease. So Allah has increased their disease; and for them is a painful punishment because they [habitually] used to lie … “(Qur ‘an 2: 10)
Allah (Ta’ala) says:
“If the hypocrites, and those in whose hearts is a disease, and the alarmists [those who spread rumours] in the city do not cease, We verily shall urge you on against them, then they will be your neighbours in it but a little while. Accursed, they will be seized wherever found and slain with a [fierce] slaughter)” (Qur ‘an 33: 60-61)
Abu Hurayrah (Radiallahu anhu) reported that Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: “When a believer commits a sin a black dot is made on his heart. Then if that person leaves that sin and repents, his heart is cleared (from that covering dot), but if he repeats the sin then that dot (stain) goes on increasing till his heart is completely covered with it,” and that is ‘ar-Ran’ which Allah mentioned in the Qur ‘an, as follows:
“Nay! But on their hearts is the Ran [stain of the evil deeds] which they used to earn.”
Al-A’mash said that, Mujahid explained the meaning of the above mentioned Qur’anic verse (83: 14) gesturing with his hand and said: “They used to consider that the pure heart is like this palm, but if a slave commits a sin, his heart will be covered like this, ‘then he grasped his little finger,’ and when he commits another sin it will be covered like this, – ‘and he grasped another finger – until he completely grasped all of his fingers.’ Then he said, ‘A seal will be put over it, and that is the rust or the stain of the heart.’”
It is also narrated that Mujahid said: “The rust of the heart is less severe than the sealing, and the sealing is less severe than the heart being totally locked in.”
Abu Sa’eed (Radiallahu anahu) reported that Allah’s Messenger (Sllallahu alaihi wasallam) said: “The heart is of four types.
1. A pure (and open) heart, free from hatred (and ill feelings), something like a brilliant lamp,
2. A hardened (and covered) heart, enclosed in a sheath,
3. An inverted heart, and
4. A plated and flattened heart.
The pure heart is that of a believer; its lamp contains the light of faith. The hardened (and covered) heart is that of an unbeliever. The inverted heart is that of a pure hypocrite who knew the truth and then denied it. The plated and flattened heart contains faith and hypocrisy, the faith is like a green plant which is watered with good water, and hypocrisy is like an ulcer which is supplied with pus and dirty blood, so whichever one of faith or hypocrisy gets the upper hand over the heart will be the pre-dominator.”
Satisfaction with disobedience
It is narrated that Ibn Mas’ood (Radiallahu anhu) said: “You are destroyed if your heart is not acquainted and satisfied with what is just and denies what is evil.”
‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ood (Radiallahu anhu) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: “There was no Prophet whom Allah raised up among his people before me, who did not have among his people followers and companions who held strongly to his Sunnah andfollowed what he commanded them with, they were then succeeded by people who said about the Sunnah but did not practice themselves and did things they were not commanded to do. So he who strives against them with his hand is a believer, he who strives against them with his tongue is a believer, and he who strives against them with his heart is a believer. Beyond that there is no faith left even a grain of mustard seed weight.”
Umm Salama Radiallahu anha) reported that Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said:
“Rulers will be appointed over you, and you will find them doing good as well as bad deeds. The one who hates their bad deeds is absolved from blame, and the one who disapproves of their bad deeds is safe. But one who approves of their bad deeds and follows them (is a loser).”
“Hating and disapproving” refers to liking and disliking from the heart. Another version of the tradition, on the same authority has the addition, “And those who followed them are destroyed.”
Desiring and craving
It is narrated on the authority of Abu Bakrah (Radiallahu anhu) that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: «”When two Muslims face each other with their swords, the murderer and the murdered will go to Hellfire.” People asked, ’0′ Allah’s Messenger! This is understood for the murderer, but what was wrong with the one who is murdered?” The Prophet replied, “He surely had the intention to kill his companion.”
Abu-Kabsha al-Anmari (Radiallahu anhu) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: «”The likeness of this Ummati (nation) is like the four types of men,
1. A man whom Allah bestowed wealth and knowledge, wherewith he acts in accordance with his knowledge.
2. A man whom Allah bestowed knowledge but not wealth and riches, who says, ‘Had I wealth such as so-and-so, 1 would act as he does.’ their rewards are equal.
3. A man whom Allah bestowed wealth but not the knowledge, and he acts in an ignorant manner not knowing what he must do and what he must not.
4. And a man whom Allah bestowed with neither wealth nor knowledge, who says, ‘Had I wealth like so-and-so has, I would deal with it as he does.’ The load they have to bear, are equal.’
Doubting in faith
Allah (Ta’ala) says:
“The believers are the only ones who have believed in Allah and His Messenger, and then doubt not (Qur ‘an 49: 15)
Allah the All-Glorious says:
“And who believe in that which is revealed unto you [Muhammad] and that which was revealed before you, and are certain of the Hereafter. These depend on guidance from their Lord, and these are the successful (Qur’an 2: 4-5)
Allah (Ta’ala) says:
“And when it was said, ‘Lo! Allah’s promise is the truth, and there is no doubt about the Hour’s coming, you said, ‘We know not what the Hour is. We deem it nothing but a conjecture and we are by no means convinced.tf (Qur ‘an 45: 32)
Mu’adh(Radiallahu anhu) used to say in all his sittings every day, and rarely missed it: “Allah is a just Judge, those who doubt this are destroyed. “
Ibn Mas’ood (Radiallahu anhu) said: “It is a sign (proof) of belief that you do not try to satisfy anyone by doing what displeases Allah, or praise someone for what Allah has granted you, or blame somebody for what Allah has deprived you. Allah, with His Knowledge and Justice, provided ease and high spirits in firm faith, and put grief and anxiety in doubt and discontentment. Allah’s Sustenance could not be brought by the care of a careful man, or be prevented by the hatred of a hateful man.”
‘Umar (Radiallahu anhu) said on the Day of Hudaybiyah: “I made up for that by many good deeds.”
This gives the meaning of the hadith narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas (Radiallahu anhu): “He tasted the relish (sweetness) of ‘Eemaan (faith) – pleased with Allah as Lord, with Islam as religion, and with Muhammad as the Messenger. “
Discontentment
Allah Ta’ala says:
” If anyone believes in Allah, He guides his heart [aright]…”
Alqamah said explaining this verse, ” When a man suffers a calamity and he knows that it is from Allah, he feels contented and submits to it and this springs from the conviction of his faith.”
Anas (Radiallahu anhu) reported that Nabi Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said: “When Allah loves a people He afflicts them, and those who accept it gladly receive Allah’s Good Pleasure, but those who are displeased receive Allah’s displeasure.”
Anxiety
Allah the All-Gracious says:
“… Allah sent down His tranquillity to His Messenger and to the believers … “(Qur ‘an 48: 26)
Allah the All-Glorious says:
“But no, by your Lord, they can have no Faith until they make you [0' Muhammad Sallallahu alaihi wasallam] judge in all disputes between them. .. “ (Qur’an 4: 65)
“[To the righteous soul will be said], ’0′ [you] soul, in complete rest and satisfaction! Come back to your Lord, well-pleased [yourself], and well-pleasing unto Him!” (Qur ‘an 89: 27-28)
Abu Hurayrah (Radiallahu anhu) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: “The brave is not the one who overcomes the people by his strength, but the brave is the one who controls himself while in anger.”
Abu Hurayrah (Radiallahu anhu) said that a man asked the Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) to give him an advice, the Prophet said: “Do not be angry.” The man repeated that several times and every time the reply was, “Do not be angry.”
Abu Dharr (Radiallahu anhu) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: “He is successful whose heart Allah made sincere towards faith, whose heart He made free from unbelief, his tongue truthful, his soul tranquil, his nature straight, whose ear He made attentive and eyes observant. The ear is a funnel and the eye is a repository for what the heart learns. He is successful whose heart is made retentive.”
Doubt
Allah says: ” Many are the Jinn and men We have made for Hell, they have hearts wherewith they understand not…”
Ibn Abbaas, Muaawiyah Radiallahu anhum and others narrated that the Messanger of Allah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: “When Allah wishes good for anyone He makes comprehend the religion.”
Al Bara ibn Aazib (Radiallahu anhu) reported that the Messanger of Allah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: ” A man who lives in doubt, when he dies, two angels come to him and his him, “Who is your Lord? What is your religion? Who was the Prophet sent to you?” He will answer the two angels, “Alas alas i do not know! i heard the people saying something so Ii said it.”
Concealing acts
Allah Ta’ala says: “They can hide [their deeds] from the people , but they cannot hide them from Allah for He is with them [by his knowledge]…”
Abu Mas’ood Radiallahu anhu narrated that the Messanger of Allah Sallallahu alihi wasallam said: “One of the things people have learned from the words of the earlier Prophets is, “If you have no shame, then do whatever you like.”"
Greed for property and status
Ka’b ibn Maalik Radiallahu narrated that nabi Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said,” Two hungry wolves let loose amongst sheep are not more destructive than the greed of a man for property and staus are to his religion.”
Impatience and cowardice
Allah Ta’ala says:’ Verily man was created very impatient, irritable [discontented] when evil touches him. And niggardly when good reaches him except those who pray.”
Abu Hurairah Radiallahu anhu narrated the Prophet Sallallau alaihi wasallam said: “The worst things in a man is impatience, niggardliness and unresatrained cowardice.”
Jabir Radiallahu anhu narrated the Prophet of Allah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said: “Beware of niggardliness, for niggardliness destroyed your predecessors, inducing them to shed one another’s blood and treat forbidden things as lawful.”
