Shut Up

"So let say the good or shut up". prophet Muhammad saw.

An Arab poet once said, "The tongue is sharper than unsheathed tip of the spear". Or perhaps, some of us think there is more than what it was compared to the Arab poet. Blade tip of the spear that is not yet adequate to describe the pain of the tongue. Could be, the crime through the tongue has the power of destruction like a stick of dynamite that can destroy an imposing building.

So, how said the word that came out of a piece of meat called 'tongue' could be more painful sharp objects other. He is not just a line down from our mouths, and than gone with the wind. But also a series of meanings and messages than can be captured by every person with all the commentary. And than, he slipped into the soul of the listener. One was hurt by the words that we tell, there is also feeling happy.

The issue is, we do not know whether the words that we say it painful or pleasant? The words just came out then, either in daily conversations, discussions, or even the mere jest. For those of us who speak, may not be problem, but not necessarilly for those who hear.

For them, some words that hurt will have tremendous influence. Ranging from those who accept it with tears, hatred, curses, cursed, insulted, fistfights, despair, and even to murder though. Because of that, have we contemplate these impacts? Do we ever imagine the pain was in their position?

From this it appears, that the evil tongue is more poisonous than a can (poison) snake. He even became the lead all the bad things. Not weird, when Al-Harith Al-Muhasibi, in the book Al-Adab Nufus "Heartfelt without Borders" (translated version) commented, "Don't be complacent about the tongue, because he was like a dangerous wild animal that is prey to the first owner. Close the door talk with a vengeance. Don't open it unless you have to open it. If you open it, than beware. Fulfill the need to talk again if necessary just shut the door oral".

Hence, the Prophet ordered 'silence' as a solution. His saying, "He who believes in Allah and the Last Day should say good or (if not) shut up". (Narrated by Bukhori)

From this point, still a very important meaning. With silence, we learn to filter out words,measured speech, and deliver appropriate portions and purposes. And, if we have to get the words out, we recommend a series of sentences that we generate has been filtered into a expression that realy worthwhile. Similarly in jest.

In this way, we not only become a good storyteller, but also a wise listener. If not,than be prepared to enter the door of hell, as Prophet said to Muad bin Jabal, "No way people will continue in the fire except for the harvest of their tongues". (Narrated by Tirmidhi). Wallahu'alam bis-showab (only God knows)