Ep.3 Your Tongue Will Speak Against You | Dhul Hijjah Series | Dr. Omar Suleiman & Sh. Ali Hammuda

Ep.3 Your Tongue Will Speak Against You | Dhul Hijjah Series | Dr. Omar Suleiman & Sh. Ali Hammuda

From Yaqeen Ramadan & Dhul Hijjah Series by Yaqeen Institute

May 19, 2026 · 24 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the dangers of speaking ill of the deceased and the importance of silence and accountability in Islam.

This episode of The Book of Heart Softeners confronts one of the most dangerous sins of the tongue: speaking about people after they’ve passed away. From gossip and public criticism to the temptation of always having an opinion, this conversation explores the Islamic ethics of silence, sincerity, and accountability before Allah. When does speaking out become necessary—and when is silence safer for your soul? Through prophetic guidance and timeless reminders, this episode calls us to examine n...

People in this episode

Guests: Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Ali Hammuda

Topics covered

  • Islamic ethics
  • gossip
  • silence
  • accountability
  • prophetic guidance

Keywords

  • tongue
  • sin
  • gossip
  • Islam
  • silence
  • accountability
  • prophetic guidance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Yaqeen Institute

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