26 May 2025
The best pilgrim [Haji] according to Sa’id ibn Jubayr (rahimahullah)
Question Can you provide the reference for this? Sa'id ibn Jubayr was asked, "Which pilgrim is the best?" He replied, "The one who feeds others and protects his tongue."
8 May 2025
Whoever controls his tongue, Allah will cover his faults
Question I am looking for the reference of this Hadith as well as the Arabic text: "Whoever controls his tongue, Allah will cover his faults. Whoever restrains his anger, Allah will hold back His…
6 September 2024
A narration attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) on controlling the tongue
Question What is the reference for this narration? اسمع تعلم، واصمت تسلم Ali ibn Abi Talib (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Listen and you will learn, be silent and you will be safe."
13 May 2024
The strong person is he who can control his nafs
Question I am searching for the reference of this Hadith: ليس الشديد من غلب إنما الشديد من غلب نفسه
22 May 2023
The intelligent person controls his tongue
Question I would like to know if this is a Hadith. "The intelligent person is one who fetters his tongue."
19 August 2022
A Sahabi’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) advice on leaving things that do not concern a person and protecting the tongue
Question I am looking for a reference for the following: Sayyiduna Ibnul 'As (radiyallahu 'anhuma) said: "Leave what has nothing to do with you, don't speak about what doesn't concern you and secure…
11 March 2022
An intelligent person thinks before speaking whereas a fool just blurts out
Question What is the source of this narration? لسان العاقل من وراء قلبه، فإذا عرض له قول نظر، فإن كان له قال، وإن كان عليه أمسك، ولسان الأحمق أمام قلبه، فإذا عرض له القول قال عليه أو له……
16 November 2020
Ibn Mas’ud’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) advice to his son
Question What is the reference for this narration? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) advised his son Abu 'Ubaydah with three words: "My son, I command you to fear Allah, let your…
24 July 2020
Ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) advices himself regarding protecting the tongue
Question Could you give please provide the reference for this please? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) once ascended Mount Safa and took hold of his tongue and said: "O tongue! Say…
5 August 2019
Protecting one’s gaze is more difficult than protecting the tongue
Question Please mention the reference and Arabic text for this narration: 'Abdullah (radiyallahu 'anhu) said, "Protecting the eyesight is more difficult than protecting the tongue."
18 December 2018
Whoever protects his tongue, Allah will conceal his sins
Question What is the level of authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said "Whoever protects his tongue Allah will conceal his sins"
8 February 2018
The limbs complain about the sharpness of the tongue
Question Is this correct? Aslam narrates that Sayyiduna 'Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) once saw Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) pulling his tongue. 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) asked:…