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Hadith

Whoever Believes in Allah and the Last Day

Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 6018

مَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ فَلْيَقُلْ خَيْرًا أَوْ لِيَصْمُتْ

English meaning

Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent. Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him be generous to his neighbor. Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him be generous to his guest.

Key lesson

Speech should be controlled — if it is not good, silence is better.

Practical application

Before speaking, ask yourself: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?

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