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What did Sufyan ibn Abdullah ask the prophet about?
He asked the prophet, “what do you fear most for me?”
What did the prophet do to Sufyan ibn Abdullah?
The prophet held his own tongue and said, “This.”
How can one’s tongue make all the body organs suffer?
The slightest fault by the tongue can make them suffer.
What do the body organs say to the tongue every morning?
All the organs say “If you are straight, we will be straight”
What did the prophet also say about telling lies?
He said, “It is great treachery to tell your brother something he accepts as a truth from you, while you are lying.”
What did the prophet also say about telling jokes?
He said, “Woe to him who tells lies to make people laugh.”
How dangerous are words for a muslim in the hereafter?
A Muslim might say a careless word which displeases Allah.
What might a Muslim say on the other hand?
They may say a word which will raise their rank in paradise.
What should a Muslim do whenever they want to speak?
A good Muslim should weigh their words before speaking.
What did the prophet say about saying good words?
The prophet said,“saying a good word is an act of charity .“
What does being talkative all the time often lead to?
Talking all the time often leads to committing sins.
How did the prophet define backbiting and slander?
He said, “Backbiting is to talk about your Muslim brother.
What did the prophet say about backbiting and slander?
Backbiting is to say true bad things about absent people.
What should not a muslim do when talking to people?
A Muslim shouldn’t interrupt another person’s speech.
What should you do after interrupting someone?
I should quickly apologise for interrupting them.
What shouldn’t a Muslim engage in while speaking?
A Muslim shouldn't engage in vulgar, cross or cruel jokes.
What does the Quran say about speaking in a low voice?
It says , “ The most deniable sound is that of donkeys.”
What does a loud voice show about one’s character?
They show that they have no manners or respect for others
What a Muslim do when they are talking to people?
A Muslim should be truthful and keep his / her promises.
What does Allah say about fulfilling the obligations?
He says,“ O you who believed, fulfil all your obligations.”
What do these obligations include?
These obligations include: promises, covenants and oaths.
Who is The Most True to His Promise?
Allah the Most High is The Most True to His word.
What does Almighty Allah say about fulfilling His promise?
He says ,”Surely, Allah never fails to fulfil His promise.”
What does Almighty Allah say about His covenant?
He says, “Who can be more true to his word than Allah?”
What things, promises & words should a Muslim stick to?
They must abide by their promises, word and agreement.
How should a Muslim abide by all above mentioned?
A Muslim should abide by them faithfully and sincerely.
What things did prophet Mohammad hate most?
Prophet Mohammad hated lies most.
What was prophet mohammad well prepared to do?
He would accept misers and cowards as believers.
but he refused to regard a liar as a true Muslim.
