*Virtues of Silence*
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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
Islam has specify several characteristic of a good Muslim, and one of them is keeping silent😳. Yes. Being silent is extremely important in Islam that the Holy Quran also stressed about. And It is more than just be quiet and not talking too much, but it’s about a good akhlaq (good manner) which defined the real Muslim. Even though it seemed simple, but not everyone is capable of being silent.
This reminds me,
A strange man reviled Abu Bakr (r.a.) in the presence of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The Prophet remained seated. He (the prophet) looked pleased and smiled... He (the strange man) insulted Abu Bakr twice, but Abu Bakr controlled himself and remained silent. He (the strange man) insulted him for a third time, and Abu Bakr then, let his tongue loose and responded back. At that, the Messenger of Allah got up and left. Abu Bakr followed after the Prophet and said: “Messenger of Allah! He insulted me and you just sat there. Then, when I responded to some of what he said, you became angry and got up.” The Prophet said: “There was an angel with you who was responding to his insults on your behalf.”
Allahu Akbar (الله اكبر)
Then, the Prophet said: “Abu Bakr, keep in mind three (3) things which are always true,, one of which is that whenever a person is subjected to an injustice but leaves the matter to Allah, then, Allah will come to his aid” 📚(Musnad Ahmad)
Slaves of Allah!
It is not a weakness to remain silent😳. Yes. It takes real strength. And What others say will only hurt you if you let it to hurt you. Therefore, always Construct within yourself a “refuse treatment plant” and try to turn other people’s insults into something constructive and positive that you can use for your own betterment and the betterment of others.
My people!
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) told us a story about a baby who spoke in its infancy.. While the baby was suckling on its mother’s breast, a man on an expensive, magnificent horse rode by. The mother of the baby said: “O Allah! Make my son turn out to be like that man.” At that point, the baby left off his mother’s breast, looked 🙄 at the man, and said: “O Allah! Do not make me like him.” The mother carrying her child then came across a young servant girl who was being stoned by a crowd shouting out at her that she was an adulteress and a thief. The mother said: “O Allah! Do not let my son turn out like that woman.” The baby stopped suckling again and looked 🙄 at the servant girl and said: “O Allah! Let me turn out like her.” The mother asked the baby why he said those things. He replied: “That man you saw was a wicked tyrant, and that servant girl who was accused of committing fornication and stealing neither committed fornication nor stole anything. That is why I asked Allah to make me like her.” 📚(Sahih Al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim)
Muslim Faithful!
There are a lot of well-known stories about people who kept quiet in the face of accusations and insults. Some people do not feel the need to defend themselves and clear their names😳. Are u surprised❓Why not read the remaining episodes of this article - In Shaa Allah
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