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Why do some people tell lies?
Some people lie to get some benefits.
What is the effect of some lies on people?
lies can hurt and mislead people.
What are the hurtful lies considered?
They are considered very upsetting and unkind.
What does Allah command us to do about lies?
Allah commands us not to tell lies.
Why do some people justify telling lies?
Some people consider lies harmless or just jokes.
What is their reason for telling such lies?
They think they tell some lies to amuse people.
What is the concept of islam to telling lies?
A lie is a lie no matter how trivial it might be.
What is one of the things which Allah abhors?
Allah abhors and detests telling lies and liars.
Why is telling lies hated a lot in Islam?
Telling lies is hated as it is a source of disbelief
What does truthfulness mean in Arabic?
Truthfulness means Sidq, in Arabic, not to tell lies.
Who is Saadiq, the truthful person?
They are the people who always tell the truth.
What should we do to please Allah?
We should always make truthfulness our practice.
What’s the real meaning of truthfulness?
It is to tell the truth, regardless of the outcome.
Who was the most truthful of all people?
Prophet Mohammad was the most truthful man.
How can we cure the disease of telling lies?
We should train our tongue to tell the truth.
What does the bad habit of lying lead to?
Telling lies leads to all vices and prevents virtues.
Why shouldn’t we overtalk?
Because overtaking leads to nonsense and lying.
What’s the true enemy of a human being?
The tongue is a man’s true enemy & fatal weapon.
Why does not Islam value empty words & actions?
Because Allah and the prophet urged us to work.
What’s meant by stealing and burglary?
They mean to take what doesn’t belong to you.
What characterizes the teachings of Islam?
They are very restricted and so clear-cut.
What should we do when we speak?
We should either speak well or keep silent.
Why should you speak in clear words?
To enable people to listen to and understand me.
Why should you think well before you speak?
To avoid saying something I might feel sorry for.
What should you do when chatting with others?
We should wait simply for our turn to speak.
What should we often do when people speak?
We should keep silent and listen carefully.
Why do we say things like, ‘yeah,’ or ‘ I know’?
We say this so as to make them go ahead.
Why should you be a good listener in a chat?
I should let the others complete their thoughts.
How should we speak to other people?
We should speak quietly, confidently and politely.
What should your voice be like in a chat?
I should speak neither too loudly nor too quietly.
Why shouldn’t you talk too loudly or too quietly?
Because, this way of talking irritates the listeners.
What’s always the best way when you speak?
The best way is the middle way when I talk.
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