Surely, silence is one of the doors to wisdom.

Surely, silence is one of the doors to wisdom. Verily, silence wins love. It is certainly a proof of every good.” ^17 Imam Baqir (AS) has been reported by Abu Hamzah as saying: “Surely, our followers are those who are silent.”[^18] It means that today they are silent about what they do not know, about idle talk, and about what is harmful for their religion, their leaders, their lives and their brethren. Perhaps the Imam (AS) refers to dissimulation.

It has been related that some of the companions of the Holy Prophet (SAW) put pebbles in their mouths. They brought them out whenever they felt what they were saying was for the sake of God, in the way of God and for nearness to God. They would also put a…