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Dua for Control over the Tongue (Hifz al-Lisan) PDF

Dua for Control over the Tongue (Hifz al-Lisan)

Dua for Control over the Tongue (Hifz al-Lisan) helps believers seek Allah’s guidance in speaking truthfully and kindly, ensuring their words reflect their faith and integrity.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized the importance of controlling one’s tongue and speech. He said:

“Control your tongue, let your house be enough for you, and weep for your sins. Blessed is the one who controls his tongue, whose house is spacious, and who weeps for his sins.”

He also said:

“Whoever guarantees for me what is between his jaws and his legs, I can guarantee for him Paradise.”

— Sahih al-Bukhari

Dua for Control over the Tongue (Hifz al-Lisan)

Dua for control over the tongue (Hifz al-Lisan) is incredibly valuable in nurturing mindful speech and preventing harmful words

Dua for a Truthful Tongue

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ وَالعَزِيمَةَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ شُكْرَ نِعْمَتِكَ وَحُسْنَ عِبَادَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا، وَأَسْأَلُكَ لِسَانًا صَادِقًا

Transliteration: Allahumma inni as’aluka ath-thabaata fil amr, wal-‘azeemata ‘ala ar-rushd, wa as’aluka shukra ni’matika wa husna ‘ibadatika, wa as’aluka qalban saleeman, wa as’aluka lisaanan saadiqan.

Translation:

“O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in the matter (of religion), and determination upon guidance. I ask You for gratitude for Your favor, excellent worship of You, a sound heart, and a truthful tongue.”

Dua for Control over the Tongue: Hadith

A man from Banu Hanzalah said:

“I accompanied Shaddad bin Aws on a journey, and he said: ‘Should I not teach you what the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to teach us? That you say:

“O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in the affair, and determination upon guidance, and I ask You for gratitude for Your favor, excellence in worshiping You, a truthful tongue, and a sound heart. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what You know, and I ask You for the good of what You know, and I seek Your forgiveness for what You know. Verily, You are the Knower of all that is hidden.”

— Jami’ at-Tirmidhi 3407

Dua for Protection from the Evil of the Tongue

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ لِسَانِي

Transliteration: Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min sharri lisani.

Translation:

“O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the evil of my tongue.”

This dua is part of the following hadith:

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:

“O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the evil of my hearing, the evil of my sight, the evil of my tongue, the evil of my heart, and the evil of my private parts.”

 Jami’ at-Tirmidhi 3492 / Sunan Abi Dawud 1551

Benefits of Controlling Our Tongue

1. Speech is a gift: Allah gave humans the ability to speak, and we should be grateful for this blessing.

2. Think before speaking: Before saying anything, especially in discussions or gatherings, think about whether your words will be beneficial.

3. Speak with purpose: Ensure your words guide people toward goodness, reconciliation, or knowledge.

4. Good speech brings rewards: Speaking good words pleases Allah and earns love and respect from others.

5. Silence is golden: If you can’t say something beneficial, it is better to remain silent.

6. Bad words have consequences: Speaking negatively can cause problems and regret later.

7. Silence prevents harm: Keeping quiet in bad situations can protect you from Allah’s wrath and avoid conflicts.

8. Good speech fosters unity: When you speak kindly, you promote love and reconciliation.

9. Regret follows unchecked speech: If you don’t control your tongue, you may regret the harm caused by your words.

10. Goodness leads to rewards: Those who speak well or stay silent when necessary will receive rewards from Allah.

Best Ways to Please Allah by Using Your Tongue

Practice silence more often.

Recite the Quran regularly.

Express love for others for the sake of Allah.

Share beneficial knowledge with others.

Encourage good deeds and discourage wrongdoing.

Avoid excessive talking, as too much speech can harden the heart, even if it isn’t harmful.

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About Me I am Sameena Mohsin—a proud mother, blogger, nutritionist, and health coach. Being a Muslim, I believe it is my duty to share the beauty of Islam and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) with authenticity and simplicity. My journey began in 2018, when I started blogging about Islamic topics. Together with my co-mate, Sania Sajid Kazi, we dedicated ourselves to writing content that highlights the Sunnah and is supported by authentic Hadith.

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