Omar Suleiman Barzakh - Other Side #16 Watch Your Mouth
Mar 15, 2025
Respectful communication takes center stage, especially when addressing parents. A dramatic tale illustrates the serious consequences of careless speech. Explore the dire repercussions of slander and backbiting, with compelling stories urging ethical dialogue. The weight of words is examined, emphasizing the responsibility tied to managing others' secrets. Listeners are reminded that positive speech uplifts individuals, while gossip only harms their dignity. Tune in for insightful reflections on the power of words in our digital era.
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Disrespect To Parents And Grave Consequence
- A man who mocked his mother by telling her to 'stop braying like a donkey' was later heard braying from his grave each night.
- Omar Suleiman uses this story to illustrate how disrespect to parents can bring grave punishment.
Mocking Roots In Moral Superiority
- Excessive or mocking speech often starts from thinking you're superior to others and then degrades them.
- Omar Suleiman links this attitude to Surah Al-Hujurat's prohibition on mocking others as a pathway to moral ruin.
Grave Punishment For Gossiping Sister
- Amr ibn Dinar narrates a man who dug up his sister's grave and saw a pit of fire because she gossiped and delayed prayer.
- The story warns that spying, eavesdropping, and spreading others' words lead to grave punishment.