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Speak Good or Stay Silent
Difficulty:Medium
Just a habit change
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The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent."
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 6018
The Science
Guarding the tongue prevents most quarrels and hurt feelings between people. Choosing silence over harmful speech is a mark of true faith.
How to Practice
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Before speaking, ask if your words are good and needed
2
Stay silent rather than gossip or argue
3
Avoid backbiting and rumour
4
Replace complaints with grateful or kind words
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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