*!* How Does the Tongue Fast? *!*

Khayal · *!* How Does the Tongue Fast? *!* - 09-28-2006

How Does the Tongue Fast?

By Sheikh `Aa'id Al-Qarni

Ibn `Abbas used to say to his tongue, "O tongue! Say something good to win, or abstain from evil to be safe." Surely Allah will be merciful to those who check their utterances and weigh their words. He Almighty says [Not a word does he utter but there is a sentinel by him, ready (to note it)) (Qaf 50:18).
Every expression is recorded and every word is counted: [And your Lord is not in the least unjust to the servants) (Fussilat 41:46).
How many fasting people spoil their fasts by misusing their tongues? How can people fast and give free rein to their tongue? The purpose of fasting is not to feel hunger and thirst. It is, instead, to discipline the behavior and uplift the soul. There are, in fact, many misdeeds that emanate from the tongue if it is not properly controlled — lying, backbiting, slandering, saying obscenities, cursing, giving false evidence, insulting, and scorning.
The tongue is a means of good or evil. What a delight it would be for those who remember Allah, seek His forgiveness, praise Him, glorify Him, give thanks to Him, and always repent to Him. And what a disappointment it would be for those who use it to violate honor and sanctity and besmirch values.
O fasting people, moisten your tongue with the remembrance of Allah, discipline it with God-consciousness, and cleanse it from disobedience.

al Amaanah · **Re: *!* How Does the Tongue Fast? *!* -** 09-29-2006

Assalaamu 'alaykum wa ra7matu Allah,

Masha Allah sister..baraka Allahu feeki for sharing this. :rose:
May Allah help us to keep our tongues in controle.

Wassalaamu 'alaykum

Faizah · **Re: *!* How Does the Tongue Fast? *!* -** 09-29-2006

I believe this taken from the book 'Thirty lessons for those who fast':

(¯¨›Åÿê§hå‹¨¯) · **Re: *!* How Does the Tongue Fast? *!* -** 04-04-2008

JazakAllahu Khair,
thanks for sharing this and good reminder.

adeeb · **Re: *!* How Does the Tongue Fast? *!* -** 04-04-2008

subhanallah..

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Khayal a ThOuGhT Status: Offline Posts: 5,388 Reputation: 17669 Rep Power: 48 Join Date: May 2005 Location: iN ThOuGhTs Way of Life: Muslim	! How Does the Tongue Fast? ! - 09-28-2006 How Does the Tongue Fast? By Sheikh `Aa'id Al-Qarni Ibn `Abbas used to say to his tongue, "O tongue! Say something good to win, or abstain from evil to be safe." Surely Allah will be merciful to those who check their utterances and weigh their words. He Almighty says [Not a word does he utter but there is a sentinel by him, ready (to note it)) (Qaf 50:18). Every expression is recorded and every word is counted: [And your Lord is not in the least unjust to the servants) (Fussilat 41:46). How many fasting people spoil their fasts by misusing their tongues? How can people fast and give free rein to their tongue? The purpose of fasting is not to feel hunger and thirst. It is, instead, to discipline the behavior and uplift the soul. There are, in fact, many misdeeds that emanate from the tongue if it is not properly controlled — lying, backbiting, slandering, saying obscenities, cursing, giving false evidence, insulting, and scorning. The tongue is a means of good or evil. What a delight it would be for those who remember Allah, seek His forgiveness, praise Him, glorify Him, give thanks to Him, and always repent to Him. And what a disappointment it would be for those who use it to violate honor and sanctity and besmirch values. O fasting people, moisten your tongue with the remembrance of Allah, discipline it with God-consciousness, and cleanse it from disobedience. __________________ Say (O Muhammad): ‘Verily, my prayer, my sacrifice, my living, and my dying are for Allâh alone, the Lord of all that exists. He has no partner. And of this I have been commanded, and I am the first of the Muslims Iman + Suffering + Patience = Paradise

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al Amaanah ♥ MakkahwalMadinah ♥ Status: Offline Posts: 2,454 Reputation: 10128 Rep Power: 27 Join Date: Sep 2006 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	*Re: !* How Does the Tongue Fast? ! -** 09-29-2006 Assalaamu 'alaykum wa ra7matu Allah, Masha Allah sister..baraka Allahu feeki for sharing this. :rose: May Allah help us to keep our tongues in controle. Wassalaamu 'alaykum

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Faizah Min Ahlil Hadeeth Status: Offline Posts: 7,292 Reputation: 28779 Rep Power: 62 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ~ Daar as-Sa'aadah ~ Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	*Re: !* How Does the Tongue Fast? ! -** 09-29-2006 I believe this taken from the book 'Thirty lessons for those who fast':

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(¯¨›Åÿê§hå‹¨¯) Gone. Dead. Status: Offline Posts: 1,052 Reputation: 4943 Rep Power: 13 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In a Pit. You all left me to drown. Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	*Re: !* How Does the Tongue Fast? ! -** 04-04-2008 JazakAllahu Khair, thanks for sharing this and good reminder. __________________

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adeeb Way to paradise Status: Offline Posts: 445 Reputation: 925 Rep Power: 15 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indonesia Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	*Re: !* How Does the Tongue Fast? ! -** 04-04-2008 subhanallah.. __________________ Everything I Do, I DO for You, Allah! Unable to deny the truth...