Khutbah Jumat; MENJAGA LIDAH

Summary

This Friday sermon highlights the power of the tongue, urging believers to carefully control their speech. The speaker emphasizes how the tongue can either spread good or cause immense harm, referencing both Qur'anic verses and Hadiths. The sermon warns against gossip, slander, and harmful words, stressing that even thoughts in the heart are accountable. Believers are encouraged to speak with kindness, truth, and wisdom, as speech can greatly affect both the individual and the community. The message concludes with a reminder that guarding one's speech is key to maintaining piety and avoiding spiritual loss.

Takeaways

• 😀 The tongue is the most active body part, constantly in motion from morning till evening, and is a source of both good and evil.
• 😀 The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) taught that the most common source of sin is the tongue, as it can cause conflicts and hurt feelings.
• 😀 Every word we speak is recorded by angels, and we will be held accountable for it, whether it is good or bad (Surah Qaf:18).
• 😀 We must be mindful before speaking, ensuring our words are beneficial and do not harm others, as instructed in Surah Al-Ahzab (70).
• 😀 If we believe in Allah and the Last Day, we should speak only good words or remain silent (Sahih Bukhari & Muslim).
• 😀 Our actions, including those expressed through social media, texting, and typing, are also extensions of our speech and will be held accountable.
• 😀 Speaking ill of others, gossiping, or mocking them is a major sin, and it could lead to a bad ending (su'ul khatimah) if we die while engaged in such behavior.
• 😀 On the Day of Judgment, all body parts, including hands and feet, will testify to our actions, including our words (Surah Yasin:63).
• 😀 A successful person is one who focuses on their own flaws rather than pointing out the flaws of others, as advised by the Prophet (pbuh).
• 😀 Our words have the power to build or break, unite or divide. It is crucial to choose our words wisely to bring about positive change and peace.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the khutbah?

The main topic of the khutbah is the importance of guarding and controlling one's tongue, highlighting how speech can lead to both sin and virtue in Islam.

How does the khutbah describe the tongue in relation to other body parts?

The khutbah describes the tongue as the most active body part, continuously moving from morning till noon, and without bones, making it easy to use. It is the body part most responsible for causing both sin and good deeds.

What are some examples of how speech can cause harm, according to the khutbah?

Speech can cause harm by leading to fights, misunderstandings between family members, estrangement between neighbors, and community conflicts. The khutbah emphasizes the destructive power of words if not carefully managed.

What positive outcomes can speech lead to in Islam?

In Islam, speech can lead to positive outcomes such as spreading religious knowledge, offering comfort, giving sincere advice, and promoting peace and understanding.

Which Quranic verse is mentioned in the khutbah regarding the recording of words spoken by individuals?

The khutbah refers to Quran Surah Qaf, Ayat 18, which states that every word spoken is recorded by angels—Raqib and Atid—who document both good and bad speech.

What does the Quran Surah Al-Ahzab, Ayat 70 advise regarding speech?

Surah Al-Ahzab, Ayat 70 advises believers to speak only good words. It calls for a cautious approach in speech to avoid causing harm and to ensure that words benefit others.

What does the Hadith from Bukhari and Muslim teach about speaking or remaining silent?

The Hadith from Bukhari and Muslim teaches that anyone who believes in Allah and the Last Day should either speak good words or remain silent, highlighting the importance of mindful speech.

What does the khutbah say about the thoughts in our hearts and their impact on the Day of Judgment?

The khutbah mentions that even the thoughts that cross our minds will be judged by Allah on the Day of Judgment. Surah Al-Ahzab teaches that everything, whether spoken or merely thought, will be accounted for.

How does the khutbah explain the concept of a 'bankrupt' person on the Day of Judgment?

A 'bankrupt' person on the Day of Judgment is someone who performed many good deeds, such as prayer and fasting, but misused their tongue, causing harm to others through gossip, slander, or insults. Their good deeds are taken away to compensate for the harm they caused to others.

What does the khutbah recommend to avoid the negative consequences of speech?

The khutbah recommends controlling speech, avoiding gossip, slander, and backbiting, and speaking kindly or remaining silent. It emphasizes the importance of thinking carefully before speaking to avoid hurting others and to preserve one’s integrity.