Not Permissible to Stop Talking for More than Three Days

86. A Comprehensive Advice The Prophet of Islam asked one of his companions, “Shall I give you a compact piece of advice?” He said: “Yes, O Messenger of God”. The Prophet said, “Guard your tongue.” (At-Tirmidhi, Hadith No. 2616) Guarding the tongue means that a person should refrain from saying something offensive to others. He should protect himself, in all circumstances, from the evil that spreads in society. It is a fact that most social evils are spread through people losing control of their tongues. Controlling the tongue closes the door to all kinds of social evils. It is a sign of seriousness that a person should always use his language carefully. Misuse of language appears when a person harms others, speaks harshly to others, finds fault in others, and spreads rumors about others. 87. Patience and Avoidance Patience is one of the teachings of Islam. The Quran repeatedly emphasizes patience, and it further says, “And for the sake of your Lord, be patient.” (74:7) It also says, “Endure with patience; truly, your patience is possible only with the help of God.” (16:127) When a man is patient his patience is concerning other human beings, but in reality, it is synonymous with conforming to God's creation plan. God has created the system of the world in such a way that everyone has been granted freedom. Everyone has an open environment of competition. Consequently, complaints are made against each other; one person experiences loss from the other. To endure an unpleasant experience in such a situation is to be content with God's creation plan. Because of the importance of patience, God