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Speak Good or Stay Silent

Sahih
Sahih Bukhari · 6136·Narrated by Abu Hurayrah (RA)

مَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ فَلاَ يُؤْذِ جَارَهُ وَمَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ فَلْيُكْرِمْ ضَيْفَهُ وَمَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ فَلْيَقُلْ خَيْرًا أَوْ لِيَصْمُتْ

Transliteration

Man kāna yu'minu billāhi wal-yawmil-ākhiri falā yu'dhi jārahu. Wa man kāna yu'minu billāhi wal-yawmil-ākhiri falyukrim dayfahu. Wa man kāna yu'minu billāhi wal-yawmil-ākhiri falyaqul khayran aw liyasmut

Translation

Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, should not hurt his neighbor; and whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, should serve his guest generously; and whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, should speak what is good or keep silent."

Practice This Today

Before speaking today, ask yourself: is this good, necessary, or kind? If not, stay silent.

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