Gardens of the Righteous — Page 141
RIYADH AS-SALIHIN 88. . On Cheerfulness and Soft Speech. Allah, the Exalted, has said: 248. Continue to be kindly gracious towards the believers (15. 89). 249. If thou hadst been rough and hard-hearted they would surely have dispersed from around thee (3. 160). 141 696. Adiyy ibn Hatim relates that the Holy Prophet said: Shield yourselves against the Fire even if it be only with half a date given in alms, and one who cannot afford even that much should at least utter a good word (Bokhari and Muslim). 697. Abu Hurairah relates that the Holy Prophet said: A good word is charity (Bokhari and Muslim). 698. This hadith is the same as No. 121. 89. . On Clarity of Discourse 699. Anas relates that the Holy Prophet would repeat his words three times so that his meaning was fully grasped, and when he came upon a party of people and greeted them he would repeat the salutation three times (Bokhari). 700. Ayesha relates that the Holy Prophet spoke simply so that all those who listened to him understood him (Abu Daud). 90. . On Listening with Attention 701. Jarir ibn Abdullah relates that the Holy Prophet asked him on the occasion of the Farewell Pilgrimage to tell the people to be quiet, and then said: Do not revert to disbelief after me, cutting off each other's heads (Bokhari and Muslim).