In addition...
In addition, the tongue is always at the disposal of the person (ready to work) and is ready to show its indecency when instructed to do so! This is the reason why Imam Ja’far b. Muhammad as-Sadiq (as) has mentioned the sin performed by the tongue in this way. The Noble Prophet (S) was once speaking to a desert ‘Arab and was describing the spiritual effects of the tongue and the dangers associated with speaking.
The ‘Arab asked the Prophet (S): أَفَنُؤَاخِذُ بِمَا نَقُولُ؟ “Shall we be taken to account for what we say?” The Noble Prophet (S) replied: وَ هَلْ تَكُبُّ النَّاسَ عَلى مَنَاخِرَهُمْ فِي النَّارِ إِلاَّ حَصَائِدِ أَلْسِنَتَهُمْ؟ “Shall mankind be thrown into the hell fire for any reason other than that which their tongues have earned?” Therefore, the proof of the gravity of the sins committed by the tongue can be summarized as follows: The number of sins committed with this organ is greater than any other part of the body, and according to the scholars, there are approximately thirty major…
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