The next characteristic of the true servants of the Most Merciful is mentioned in chapter 25 Al Furqan, verse 72:
“…and when they pass near ill speech, they pass by with dignity.”
This verse indicates that the true servants of the Most Merciful avoid all things which derive no benefit in this world or the next whether it is in speech or actions. It is important to note, that there are 3 types of speech and actions. One should keep silent and refrain from the first type which is completely harmful to one’s worldly and religious life. The second type simply wastes time which will be a great regret on the Day of Judgment. This type is speech or actions which is neither beneficial nor harmful to one’s worldly or religious life. The last type one should engage in is beneficial speech and actions. According to this structure two thirds of speech and actions should be removed from one’s life.
In most cases, vain talk is not regarded a sin. But it will cause one to waste their precious time. In addition, unnecessary speech usually leads to sinful speech such as backbiting. It is extremely rare for people to discuss something which is not beneficial in either this world or the next without eventually committing a sin. One should bear in mind that their speech is in fact a letter which they write to Allah, the Exalted. It would be embarrassing for a person to fill this letter up with excess words which are of no benefit to them or others in this world or the next. In fact, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, has declared in a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 2408, that Allah, the Exalted, hates when people utter useless words. It is clear from many Hadiths that the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, did not utter unnecessary words and showed a dislike for it. An example is found in Imam Bukhari’s, Adab Al Mufrad, number 211. Therefore, it is the duty of a muslim to avoid this trait.
It is important to note, that this verse also indicates that the true servants of the Most Merciful do not commit sins through their speech. How can they when they do not even utter words which are not considered sinful namely, vain speech?
Muslims should listen and learn from them so that they can adopt the important characteristic of only speaking good words or remaining silent. This has been advised in a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 176.
It is important to understand, contrary to what some people believe, a person who has not purified their speech cannot have a purified heart or body. This has been indicated in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2407. In addition, this verse also indicates the importance of good companions. In fact, a person cannot be a good companion until they learn to control their speech. This is because a person will be influenced by their companions, which is warned in a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4833. If a person occupies their time with vain speech and actions then most likely their friends will do the same. This is why it is vital for all muslims to carefully choose their companions and advise others such as their children to do the same. Chapter 43 Az Zukhruf, verse 67:
“Close friends, that Day, will be enemies to each other, except for the righteous.”
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