6: General Knowledge
Why is guarding the tongue important in Islam?
Words can harm or benefit, reflect faith, and are part of accountability to Allah
What should you ask yourself before speaking?
Is it true, kind, necessary, and beneficial?
Who told two arguing men: “Speak only what is good or remain silent
Abdullah ibn Mas‘ud (RA
What should you do if you hear a friend spreading a rumor?
Stay silent or politely stop it
What is one word to describe talking badly behind someone’s back
Backbiting (Al-Gheebah)
Name one worldly benefit of guarding the tongue.
Protects friendships, reduces conflict, strengthens family ties
What should you do when angry to avoid saying hurtful words
Pause, calm down, wait before speaking
Who said, “I never say anything except that it is either true or silence”
Al-Hasan ibn Ali (RA
What is one benefit of thinking before you speak?
Prevents hurting others, avoids conflict, earns reward from Allah.
What can happen if you mock someone publicly?
It can hurt them, break trust, and reflect poorly on your character.
Name one spiritual benefit of guarding the tongue.
Increases īmān, earns Allah’s pleasure, leads to Jannah
Name one way to use your tongue as worship.
Dhikr, making du‘ā’, giving advice, speaking good, encouraging others
Which companion was praised for only speaking good and remaining silent about bad?
Mu‘adh ibn Jabal (RA)
If you accidentally say something hurtful, what is the best action
Apologize and make amend
Name one type of speech that should always be avoided
Lying, gossip, insults, bragging, swearing.
Give one example of a harmful word to avoid.
Lying, gossiping, mocking, insulting, swearing
Why is pausing before speaking important?
Prevents harm, avoids saying something you’ll regret, controls ange
What lesson do we learn from Abdullah ibn Mas‘ud’s (RA) story?
Controlling the tongue prevents harm and brings peace
Why is it important to speak kindly to strangers?
It spreads mercy and shows good character.
Why should we avoid arguing harshly in anger?
Words said in anger can hurt and may not be forgiven easily.
Complete the Hadith: “The strong person is not the one who overcomes others by force, but the one who controls…”
his tongue and anger.” — Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Sahih Bukhari & Muslim)
Give one tip to maintain good relationships through speec
Apologize when wrong, encourage others, speak gently, avoid gossip
Name a companion who was known for guiding others with wise and kind speech.
Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (RA
Name one effect of controlling your speech at home with family.
Maintains peace, strengthens relationships, brings blessings.
What is the effect of speaking falsely about someone?
Damages their reputation, breaks trust, and is sinful in Islam.