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Guarding the Tongue
How many people have earned the wrath of Allah as a result of misuse of their tongues? How many injuries that may never heal have been inflicted throughtt the careless slips of the tongue? The Messenger of Allah said:
"Indeed, the servant will speak words that are pleasing to Allah, due to which he will he given a condition in which Allah will raise him many levels. And indeed, the servant will speak words that are displeasing to Allah, due to which he will not he given a good condition, but (instead) be thrown into the Hellfire."(Bukhari)
This book highlights those sins that seem so light on the tongue yet so grave on the scale and offers practical advice on how to keep the tongue in check.
"Indeed, the servant will speak words that are pleasing to Allah, due to which he will he given a condition in which Allah will raise him many levels. And indeed, the servant will speak words that are displeasing to Allah, due to which he will not he given a good condition, but (instead) be thrown into the Hellfire."(Bukhari)
This book highlights those sins that seem so light on the tongue yet so grave on the scale and offers practical advice on how to keep the tongue in check.
94 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 2, 2013
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230 books292 followersDarussalam is an International Islamic Publishing House, headquartered in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and branches and agents in major cities around the world. Mr. Abdul Malik Mujahid established Darussalam in 1986. This International Organization has achieved a lot of success within the last two decades and is renowned across the Muslim world and beyond in the field of Islamic publishing. This is success is attributed to the efforts of more than 250 research scholars, experts and workers of the institution. This institution is known for the propagation of the Quran and Sunnah. Darussalam considers it a priority to maintain international publishing standards in terms of quality and content.
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January 7, 2015
Lovely, quick read. Contains great quotes, including the well-known ones that are such strong reminders. On something that is of great concern, yet at the same time, we seem to overlook.
December 15, 2016
4 stars for content, which is a Must-read-and-act-upon for many, many, many, who claim Islam as their religion.
Contains one glaring error in the section "What Type of backbitingis Permissable" the subsection "In Defining Someone" states:
"If someone is known to the people by his nickname, such as “the bleary eyed one”, “the one who limps”, “the deaf guy”, “the blind guy”, “cross-eyed”, “flat-nosed”, and other than that, then it is permissible to particularize him as such, with the aim of identifying him. However, it is forbidden to apply that to him, when one’s intention is to degrade him. If he can be identified with another (more appropriate) type of name, then that is more preferable."
The authors and publishers of this book are identified as "Publishers, Darussalam; Research, Darussalam. Guarding the Tongue (Golden Advice Series Book 1) (Kindle Locations 697-702). Darussalam. Kindle Edition. This team of researchers, editors, if there are any, and the publisher, need to be reminded of the following ayah of the Qur'an:
49:11 "O YOU who have attained to faith! No men shall deride [other] men: it may well be that those [whom they deride] are better than themselves; and no women [shall deride other] women: it may well be that those [whom they deride] are better than themselves. And neither shall you defame one another, nor insult one another by [opprobrious] epithets: evil is all imputation of iniquity after [one has attained to] faith; and they who [become guilty thereof and] do not repent - it is they, they who are evildoers!"
That means that deriding someone with opprobrious epithets (hurtful nick names) is PROHIBIBTED by Allah under all circumstances. There are NO acceptable reasons for calling someone "cross-eyed" or "flat-nosed" etc. It is a sin to disobey a clear commandment of Allah.
Contains one glaring error in the section "What Type of backbitingis Permissable" the subsection "In Defining Someone" states:
"If someone is known to the people by his nickname, such as “the bleary eyed one”, “the one who limps”, “the deaf guy”, “the blind guy”, “cross-eyed”, “flat-nosed”, and other than that, then it is permissible to particularize him as such, with the aim of identifying him. However, it is forbidden to apply that to him, when one’s intention is to degrade him. If he can be identified with another (more appropriate) type of name, then that is more preferable."
The authors and publishers of this book are identified as "Publishers, Darussalam; Research, Darussalam. Guarding the Tongue (Golden Advice Series Book 1) (Kindle Locations 697-702). Darussalam. Kindle Edition. This team of researchers, editors, if there are any, and the publisher, need to be reminded of the following ayah of the Qur'an:
49:11 "O YOU who have attained to faith! No men shall deride [other] men: it may well be that those [whom they deride] are better than themselves; and no women [shall deride other] women: it may well be that those [whom they deride] are better than themselves. And neither shall you defame one another, nor insult one another by [opprobrious] epithets: evil is all imputation of iniquity after [one has attained to] faith; and they who [become guilty thereof and] do not repent - it is they, they who are evildoers!"
That means that deriding someone with opprobrious epithets (hurtful nick names) is PROHIBIBTED by Allah under all circumstances. There are NO acceptable reasons for calling someone "cross-eyed" or "flat-nosed" etc. It is a sin to disobey a clear commandment of Allah.
April 19, 2022
I want re read this again for my reminder the more you reminde the more cautious you become in term of practice.
March 8, 2017
I read this to gain more insight about protecting yourself from speech and the harmful affects this has on you and those around you.
The book is based on advice from the Quran and Sunnah. There were areas I hadn't even thought of or considered, so for me it was very useful and a strong reminder to be more careful in speech.
It doesn't take long to read, yet I will have to revisit to remember every thing that features.
The book is based on advice from the Quran and Sunnah. There were areas I hadn't even thought of or considered, so for me it was very useful and a strong reminder to be more careful in speech.
It doesn't take long to read, yet I will have to revisit to remember every thing that features.
September 3, 2021
One of the best book I have ever read.
If a person follow the advice given in this book surely he will be sucessful in all the spheres of life.
The wisdom given in this book can be utilised and applied in all aspects of life from Management, parenting, relationships etc.
If there is one book that a person should read in his life, then it's this one.
Book in 1 line- "Silence be your default, and speak only when it can benefit other or else be quite".
If a person follow the advice given in this book surely he will be sucessful in all the spheres of life.
The wisdom given in this book can be utilised and applied in all aspects of life from Management, parenting, relationships etc.
If there is one book that a person should read in his life, then it's this one.
Book in 1 line- "Silence be your default, and speak only when it can benefit other or else be quite".
January 18, 2022
Much needed read!
It has lots of Ahadith on this context and they are quoted with relevant explanations. Very focussed write up. It's a world of learning especially for youth. Please read to implement as much as possible. InshaAllah will read more number of times until these concepts get imbibed.
Another great book by Darussulam Publications.
JazakAllah khair
It has lots of Ahadith on this context and they are quoted with relevant explanations. Very focussed write up. It's a world of learning especially for youth. Please read to implement as much as possible. InshaAllah will read more number of times until these concepts get imbibed.
Another great book by Darussulam Publications.
JazakAllah khair
October 11, 2021
It is one of the best books I've ever read. Its basic concept was to protect our tongue from harming others and ourselves. It covered nearly all aspect of which a tongue can be misused and also provided cure for it.
January 11, 2018
It's a compilation book of Qur'an verses and the Prophet's Hadiths.
April 14, 2018
Great book. Worth reading.
May 4, 2019
This book contain a lot of benefit for every muslim. You must read it
February 8, 2020
Excellent
I learned a lot and have become more careful with my speech. This book is so very important. I highly recommend it. May Allah bless the author
I learned a lot and have become more careful with my speech. This book is so very important. I highly recommend it. May Allah bless the author
March 29, 2023
Guarding the Tongue
This was an incredible read. Outlined to follow and adhere to . truly enjoyed learning more as putting forth in life.
This was an incredible read. Outlined to follow and adhere to . truly enjoyed learning more as putting forth in life.
December 3, 2024
A lot of beneficial reminders in this one, especially nowadays where people take matters of the tongue a little too lightly...
February 2, 2017
Control your tongue or it will control you
July 31, 2019
Good short read. Goes into details listing out things to avoid talking about (e.g. lying, backbiting, vain talk, vainglorious boasting etc.)
I need to apply the lessons in this book; it'll be very helpful to my daily interactions.
I need to apply the lessons in this book; it'll be very helpful to my daily interactions.
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