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Character & conductFrom the masjid's own video, Jul 24, 2026.

Guard your tongue from harmful speech

As-Habul Yameen · Abdul Aziz

“Every responsible person, every accountable person, should guard his tongue from all speech, except for speech in which a clear benefit is found.”

The khateeb, at 36:12

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In one sentence

Because Allah records every deed and the tongue can destroy faith, families, and good deeds, Muslims should restrain speech, speak beneficial truth, and remember Allah.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. Reminds listeners that Allah records everything people say and do, even what they forget.
  2. Warns against gossip, slander, lying, mockery, and unsupported accusations.
  3. Explains that the tongue is both a divine blessing and a serious spiritual danger.
  4. Uses hadith and the story of Harb al-Basus to show how words can cause lasting conflict.
  5. Advises speaking only when beneficial, remaining silent when appropriate, and remembering Allah.
Try this week
Guard the tongue from gossip, slander, lying, mockery, and accusations without evidence.
Speak only when there is a clear benefit; otherwise remain silent.
Speak truth when truth must be defended, while avoiding falsehood.
Keep the tongue occupied with remembrance of Allah.
Work daily to recognize and resist harmful speech learned from one's surroundings.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 55Used to present revelation, human creation, and eloquent speech as Allah's blessings.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“A single word. From your mouth. Could bring. A person. Down. Into hell. For 70 years.”
As-Habul Yameen · East Orange, NJ
Play from 12:55
“every responsible person, every accountable person, should guard his tongue from all speech, except for speech in which a clear benefit is found.”
As-Habul Yameen · East Orange, NJ
Play from 36:12
“Keep your tongue wet with remembrance of Allah. Because this tongue has two different fitna, the fitna of silence, and the fitna of speech.”
As-Habul Yameen · East Orange, NJ
Play from 37:13
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Today’s khutbah reminded us that Allah records everything we say, even what we later forget. Our tongues are a blessing because they let us communicate, but careless words such as gossip, lies, mockery, and accusations can hurt people, break family ties, and damage our deeds. We should speak when our words bring clear benefit, tell the truth when truth needs to be spoken, and otherwise practice silence while remembering Allah. The goal is to use this small blessing responsibly and kindly.

  1. What is one kind or helpful thing you could say this week?
  2. How can you pause before repeating something about another person?
  3. When might staying quiet be wiser, and when should we speak up for the truth?
Where it was given

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Masjid As-Habul Yameen224 N 18th St, East Orange, NJ 07017Jumu'ah 1:00 PMKhateebAbdul AzizMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at As-Habul Yameen37 khutbahs
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