Why Did the Prophet Emphasize Controlling One’s Tongue? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

Question

Why did the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) emphasize controlling one’s tongue?

Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains the Prophet’s (Allah bless him and give him peace) emphasis on guarding the tongue and its impact on faith, relationships, and accountability.

Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master’s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.