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Sahih Muslim #5730

The Book Concerning the Use of Correct Words
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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنِي أَبُو الطَّاهِرِ، وَحَرْمَلَةُ، قَالاَ أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ، شِهَابٍ عَنْ أَبِي أُمَامَةَ بْنِ سَهْلِ بْنِ حُنَيْفٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَقُلْ أَحَدُكُمْ خَبُثَتْ نَفْسِي ‏.‏ وَلْيَقُلْ لَقِسَتْ نَفْسِي ‏"‏ ‏.‏
None of you should say:" My soul has become evil," but he should say:" My soul has become remorseless."
Narrated by Abu Umama b. Sahl b. Hunaif, on the authority of his father, reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advises against saying that one's soul has become evil, suggesting instead to say it has become remorseless. This guidance reflects the importance of self-awareness and the impact of language on our mindset.

Modern Application

In modern life, this teaching encourages individuals to be mindful of their words and to express feelings in a constructive manner. It promotes a positive approach to self-talk and emotional expression.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Warning and Respectful Communication because it emphasizes the significance of language in shaping our thoughts and attitudes.

Prophetic WarningRespectful Communication

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This hadith is #5730 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book Concerning the Use of Correct Words. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Umama b. Sahl b. Hunaif, on the authority of his father, reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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