Different Languages as a Sign of God The Almighty God stated in the Holy Qur’an...

Language as a Means of Getting to Know Others There are various ways to get to know each person. One of these ways is through speech. Each person introduces his own personality when he talks. Our speaking clearly expresses our inner purity or wickedness. One can tell whether you are a good man or a corrupt one. Imam Baqir said: المَرْءُ مخْبُوءٌ تَحْتَ لِسَانِهِ. “A man is hidden under his tongue.” [^4] The tongue will unveil the curtain and display our real character.

The Nature of Verbal Sins Imam Ali said the following about the tongue: جِرْمُهُ صَغيرٌ وَجُرمُهُ ثَقِيلٌ “Its mass is small, but its sin is great.” This wise saying clearly states how our little tongue can be used to create great sins. Each of the body parts that God has given us has a specific characteristic and purpose. Some have certain limitations, too. For instance, the eye can only see certain colors. The ears can only hear sounds. The hands can only feel through touching.

However, the tongue has a wide range of application extending from wickedness and corruption to goodness and prosperity. If used in a good sense it can lead to human prosperity and if used in an evil way, it can be the biggest means by which Satan can misguide us. The Effect of the Tongue on Social Improvement or Corruption There are various ways to achieve social improvement or corruption. Speaking is one of the most effective means in this respect.

A fluent speaker can direct the human society towards noble characteristics and human values. Likewise, he can lead the society towards moral and spiritual decay and corruption. He can easily agitate the still nation and excite them to move and change their lives, or direct the aroused feelings of a society towards calmness and pacification. For example, when Imam Ali was martyred the news was spread throughout the Muslim community.

When the news of his martyrdom in the prayer niche reached Sham, all the people there were surprised.