11/09/2026
SPEAK GOOD OR REMAIN SILENT
“Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent.”
The Prophet ﷺ said:
مَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ، فَلْيَقُلْ خَيْرًا أَوْ لِيَصْمُتْ
“Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent.” — Bukhari and Muslim
LESSONS FROM THIS HADITH:
- Not everything a person knows is appropriate to say.
- Good speech is an act of worship when it is spoken with a good intention.
- Idle speech can lead to regret and conflict.
- Backbiting, lying, insults, and rumours harm people.
- Remaining silent when speech is of no benefit is wisdom.
- Before you speak, ask yourself: Is it true? Is it beneficial? Is this the right time to say it?
A single word can build a heart, and a single word can destroy it.
Always remember: If your words will not bring goodness, then remaining silent is better.
📌 Translated from a reminder by Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa.
CAMSU A BETTER FUTURE FOR THE MUSLIM YOUTH