The Wisdom in Silence

Wicked words are for wicked men, and wicked men are for wicked words; and good words are for good men, and good men are for good words. (24:26)

Wicked words are for wicked men, and wicked men are for wicked words; and good words are for good men, and good men are for good words. (24:26)

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

Alhamdulilah who has favored man 🌸. He has been kind to him and lavished him with his seen and unseen blessings. He has made easy for him the way, and provided him life and provided him a stay 🌏.

Therefore, man should find pleasure to listen and obey Him. And He finds lessons in His surrounds and within himself. And even at the furthest horizons and the ends of his sight, man sees proofs of Allah's most beautiful names and lofty attributes. 

Successful is the one who hearkened the messengers, and listened to their call. 

وَلَا تَكُونُوا كَالَّذِينَ قَالُوا سَمِعْنَا وَهُمْ لَا يَسْمَعُونَ
And do not be like those who say, "We have heard," while they do not hear. (8:21)

Dear believers, know that wicked words 🔥 are for wicked men, and good men are for good words 🌱. 

الْخَبِيثَاتُ لِلْخَبِيثِينَ وَالْخَبِيثُونَ لِلْخَبِيثَاتِ ۖ وَالطَّيِّبَاتُ لِلطَّيِّبِينَ وَالطَّيِّبُونَ لِلطَّيِّبَاتِ
Wicked words are for wicked men, and wicked men are for wicked words; and good words are for good men, and good men are for good words. (24:26)

Know that good words bring about the pleasure of the Lord, blessed and exalted. They cause reconciliation 💟 between people, bring joy to the hearts, increase mutual love and is an integral part of good character.

Through it, relations are mended, rewards are gained, paradise is attained, and people are invited to the path of God 🛤️.

Avoiding evil words and speaking with caution is part of Taqwa (God caution).

وَمَن يَتَّقِ اللَّهَ يُكَفِّرْ عَنْهُ سَيِّئَاتِهِ وَيُعْظِمْ لَهُ أَجْرًا
And whoever is cautious of Allah, He will expiate for him his misdeeds and will magnify for him reward. (65:5)

Dear believers, know that there is wisdom 💡 in silence. And know that a person will be saved for being silent. 

‘Uqbah ibn ‘Amir reported: I said, “O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), what will save us?” The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said,

أَمْسِكْ عَلَيْكَ لِسَانَكَ وَلْيَسَعْكَ بَيْتُكَ وَابْكِ عَلَى خَطِيئَتِكَ
“Restrain your tongue, let your house be enough for you, and weep for your sins.” (Tirmizi, 2406, who said it is Hasan)

The Prophet ﷺ further said:

مَنْ صَمَتَ نَجَا
Whoever is silent, he is saved.(Tirmidhi 2501, Hasan - Darussalam)

And the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, further said:

مَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ فَلْيَقُلْ خَيْرًا أَوْ لِيَصْمُتْ
Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, should speak what is good or keep silent. (Bukhari, 6136)

Therefore, I advise myself and you to practice silence where appropriate, to speak good words, and to fear Allah in your speech. And the good end is for the pious. And peace be upon the Messengers. And praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds.