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Holding One’s Tongue

Posted by Amna Ahmed, SunniPath Student on January 23rd, 2008

Bismillah.

Salam,
Particular Hadith relevant to “Holding One’s Tongue from Unnecessary Speech,” one of the branches taught in “The 77 Branches of Faith”:

Narrated Abu Umamah: Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said: “I guarantee a home in paradise for a person who gives up arguments and disputes even if he is on the truth. And (I also guarantee) a home in the middle of Paradise for a person who gives up lying (false statements) even when joking. And (I also guarantee) a home in the highest part of Paradise for a person who has a high standard of character.” (Abu Dawud & At-Tirmidhi)



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January 28th, 2008 at 10:54 am

Masha Allah!
This is indeed the epitome of sabr: how many people can actually avoid getting into a debate when they know they are right?
May Allah give us the strength to follow this hadith