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The tongue is an organ which can lead a person to heaven or it can lead a person to the hell fire. If the tongue is engaged in the remembrance of the Lord the n it will benefit you, but if the tongue is engaged in idle talk then it will destroy you.
Even when Syedah Maryam (may Allah be pleased with her) feared that if she returned to her village people will accuse her because she was not married. Allah (swt) commanded her:
“So eat and drink and cool (your) eyes (with the sight of your lovely baby). Then if you see any man say (to him by gestures): ‘I have vowed a fast (of silence) to the Most Gracious (Lord), so I shall not talk to any human being today”
Sawm means here to refrain from speaking. Al-Imsaak anil kalam
From the above verse we can derive that if anyone intends special Divine blessings the one should adopt silence for the sake of Allah. One should remember that three things do not break silence, they are as follows: 1. Remembrance of Allah 2. Teaching 3. Necessity in talking for the sake of din
This is the sole reason why Holy Prophet (peace be upon Him) said:
“One who remains silence has gained …show more content…
They are as follows:
* Controlling ones Tongue (i.e. remaining silent) * Keeping to your house (i.e. Secluding oneself, unnecessary intermingling) * Weeping for your sins (i.e. Continuously repenting)
If an individual can adopt the above mentioned qualities he will succeed in this life as well as the life hereafter.
If the tongue remains under control and obedience of Almighty Allah then all other parts of the body will remain in the obedience of Almighty Allah. In other words the obedience of other organs is dependent upon the obedience of the tongue. This concept is beautifully elaborated in the tradition reported by Abu Saeed al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) where he said: “The Prophet (peace be upon Him) said,
“When the son of Adam gets up in the morning, all the limbs humble themselves before the tongue and say: ‘Fear Allah for our sake because we are with you. If you remain straight, we will be straight; and if you are crooked, we will become
Even when Syedah Maryam (may Allah be pleased with her) feared that if she returned to her village people will accuse her because she was not married. Allah (swt) commanded her:
“So eat and drink and cool (your) eyes (with the sight of your lovely baby). Then if you see any man say (to him by gestures): ‘I have vowed a fast (of silence) to the Most Gracious (Lord), so I shall not talk to any human being today”
Sawm means here to refrain from speaking. Al-Imsaak anil kalam
From the above verse we can derive that if anyone intends special Divine blessings the one should adopt silence for the sake of Allah. One should remember that three things do not break silence, they are as follows: 1. Remembrance of Allah 2. Teaching 3. Necessity in talking for the sake of din
This is the sole reason why Holy Prophet (peace be upon Him) said:
“One who remains silence has gained …show more content…
They are as follows:
* Controlling ones Tongue (i.e. remaining silent) * Keeping to your house (i.e. Secluding oneself, unnecessary intermingling) * Weeping for your sins (i.e. Continuously repenting)
If an individual can adopt the above mentioned qualities he will succeed in this life as well as the life hereafter.
If the tongue remains under control and obedience of Almighty Allah then all other parts of the body will remain in the obedience of Almighty Allah. In other words the obedience of other organs is dependent upon the obedience of the tongue. This concept is beautifully elaborated in the tradition reported by Abu Saeed al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) where he said: “The Prophet (peace be upon Him) said,
“When the son of Adam gets up in the morning, all the limbs humble themselves before the tongue and say: ‘Fear Allah for our sake because we are with you. If you remain straight, we will be straight; and if you are crooked, we will become