Speak good or remain silent

Its probably one of the things or sins we consider as minor or inconsequential and its likely it might be the one that may cause a lot of regrets for us. A lot of us take these things as trivial but if every deed will be counted for or against us then i think we need to reconsider our stance on this issue. Sometimes its called or hidden in what the womenfolk refer to as gossip and sometimes its latent too in the gists and discussions of the men
folk. Anything that makes you speak ill of anyone behind their back is usually referred to as backbiting in my faith and it’s really frowned at. Great words are a result of great thoughts and also bad words are results of ill thoughts. We may have our differences and bad feelings may rise but wisdom is displayed if such rifts are taken through the proper channels so as to save we, the offended, from being wronged and still wronging ourselves(double wahala you'll say) all together. I have recently determined that till the end of my days in this life i shall try as much as possible to be better than yesterday in my quest to attain purity of mind which is likely to put me on the same plane as others favored by God. I will therefore try not to think bad, negative or evil of anyone so i shall speak no bad, negative or evil about anyone because as one of the holy books stated...."out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh".
Let us constantly remind ourselves of the little things that matter and that may make the difference. Things that will give us both mental and spiritual balance leading to peace of mind which the foundation of happiness is. After all, apart from backbiting or speaking ill generally affecting our spiritual growth, science has also proven a connection between bad thoughts and the release of toxic hormones into our blood stream which might affect our psychological wellbeing and balance. Let us therefore endeavour to think evil of no one so
that we speak evil of no one. Imbibe forgiveness as a principle or virtue and these things may not be hard. May i also expressly state that saying bad things about people, especially behind their back is a sin hence The Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was reported to have said,"He who believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him be hospitable to his guest; and he who believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him maintain good the ties of blood relationship;and he who believes in Allah and the Last Day,.......MUST SPEAK GOOD OR REMAIN SILENT".