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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Principles of Upbringing Children Chapter 62: Tongue Lashing and Impertinence Using bad words and talking impertinently is a very bad habit. The persons who do tongue lashing at whatever passes their mind, seldom stick to their word. They are very fickle of mind. They use bad words., keep finding fault with others for no rhyme or reason. They keep causing hurt to others with their irresponsible talk.

Using bad words is haram and is considered a major sin*.* The Prophet of Islam has said: “Allah has forbidden Heaven to the users of foul language. There is also curse on those who abuse, are shameless and impertinent and they will all be denied entry to Paradise.

.Whatever a foul mouthed person says about others, he does it thoughtlessly and never bothers about what opinion others have of him."[^1] Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq says: “Swearing, bad-mouthing and impertinence are the signs of hypocrisy (nifaaq) and faithlessness."[^2] Allah says in the Holy Qur’an: “Shame on all such persons who talk about the failings of others and indulge in ridiculing them." (Qur’an, 104:1) Foul mouthed persons are generally inferior and petty minded.

They make others enemies with indiscreet talk. People abhor them. They try to keep away from them and avoid their company.

The Prophet of Islam has said: “Among people the worst is one whose talk is not liked by others and they try to avoid meeting him."[^3] Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq says: “When people don’t like to even listen to the talk of a person, his destiny will be Hell!"[^4] The Prophet has said: “A Mu’min (pious person) will not be taunting, doesn’t criticizing, blaming and talking ill of others."[^5] The child by nature is not capable of bad mouthing.

He may learn this from his parents, brothers, sisters and friends at school or play. But the maximum effect will be of the attitude of the parents. The parents can be the most effective example for the children. The parents not only are responsible for their own behavior but have the very important responsibility of training their children properly. These are the parents alone who either make the children polite and gentle or impertinently loud mouthed.

Some parents, either in jest or in anger call bad words with their children. This way they inadvertently give a wrong training to the children. There are some homes where the use of the bad words is a common practice.