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The Blessings of Imam Shafiʿi رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه
Mufti Aḥmad Yār Khān Naʿīmi رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه comments on this hadith:
This means whosoever protects his tongue from lying, backbiting and impermissible matters, and protects himself from immorality (the Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم has guaranteed Paradise for him).
The renowned mufti further states: “It is apparent that such a Muslim (who protects his tongue and private parts) is a pious believer. Remember! Approximately 80% of sins are committed with the tongue.”[1]
O devotees of the Messenger! The tongue is an important part of our body. The Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم has guaranteed Paradise to the one who protects his tongue and private parts from sin, and the guarantee of the beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم is the guarantee of Allah.
Useless speech makes you a slave
Imam Shāfiʿi رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه once said to his friend, Sayyidunā Rabīʿ رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه, “O Rabīʿ! Do not engage in useless conversation. When you have said something, it will become like a ruler over you, and you its slave.”[2]
Imam Shāfiʿi رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه also said, “Before you speak, think over what you shall say. Speak if you see benefit, and if you fall into uncertainty (as to whether speaking is better or remaining silent), then remain silent.”[3]
May Allah grant us the ability to be cautious when using our tongues.
اٰمِیْن بِجَاہِ النَّبِیِّ الْاَمِیْن صلَّی اللہ عَلَیْہِ واٰلہٖ وسلَّم
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- The Blessings of Imam Shāfiʿi رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه
- Excellence of sending ṣalāt upon the Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم
- A mujaddid is sent at the beginning of every century
- Imam Shāfiʿi رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه is a mujaddid
- Brief Introduction to Imam Shāfiʿi رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه
- The virtues of Imam Shāfiʿi رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه
- Banū Hāshim and Banū Muṭṭalib are one
- Imam Shāfiʿi رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه - the Scholar of the Quraysh
- Go! May Allah grant you blessings!
- Sayyidunā ʿAli رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ giving a ring
- The qualities of Imam Shāfiʿi رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه
- Imam Shāfiʿi رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه and his passion for reciting the Quran
- Praying for the entire ummah
- The duʿā of Sayyidunā Ibrāhīm عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام
- Do not be slack in making duʿā!
- The reward of making du’a for others
- The sanctity of Imam Abū Ḥanīfah’s shrine
- The generosity of Imam Shāfiʿi رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه
- Paying for the Bridal Dowry
- Duʿā for the mocker!
- The story of Rābiʿah Baṣriyyah رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْهَا
- Imam Shāfiʿi رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه would remain silent
- Useless speech makes you a slave
- Think before speaking!
- Love for the Companions رِضْوَانُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَیْہِمْ
- Department of Spiritual Cures
- The advice of Imam Shāfiʿi رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه
- One work from the 12 Religious Works: Weekly Ijtima
- Madani pearls regarding good conduct
