THINK BEFORE YOU OPEN YOUR MOUTH TO SPEAK...

Jan 16, '13 11:25 AM for everyone

The first impression of a book is by it's cover, then the person reads it and makes his final and lasting impression of the book. In this same way people's first impression of you will be on your appearance but their final and lasting impression about you will be on what you say. Prophet Isa (A) has said that you should think of your words like gold and find the right time to say what need be, as you would find the right thing to spend your gold on. So think before you open your mouth and do not let the words pour out uselessly leaving a bad and lasting impression of yourself. Imam Husain (A) has said that you should never begin a conversation without first saying Salaam to the person. After Salaam speak what is useful, what is truthful and what is not harmful to anyone. Do not slander or back-bite anyone, do not even listen to others doing it. Do not hurt anyone's feelings even jokingly. Never use bad language. Think before you speak, that if our 12th Imam (A) was standing next to you, would you still say what you are going to say. If you are not sure whether you should say what you are about to say, then better you do not.