{"id":8185,"date":"2026-05-04T00:32:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T15:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/?p=8185"},"modified":"2026-05-04T00:32:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T15:32:16","slug":"islamic-communication-ethics-and-the-importance-of-guarding-the-tongue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/ja\/culture\/8185\/","title":{"rendered":"Islamic Communication Ethics and the Importance of Guarding the Tongue\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Introduction<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Communication is an essential part of human life. In every social interaction, people use communication to express ideas, messages, and feelings. Therefore, communication plays an important role in building relationships between individuals and within society.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In Islam, communication is not only seen as a way to share information, but also as a form of worship. This is because every word spoken by a person will be accounted for before Allah SWT. As stated in the Qur\u2019an:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><i><\/i><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><span class=\"__className_8a198f text-4xl lg:text-5xl leading-relaxed lg:leading-relaxed text-right\" dir=\"rtl\">\u0645\u064e\u0627 \u064a\u064e\u0644\u0652\u0641\u0650\u0638\u064f \u0645\u0650\u0646\u0652 \u0642\u064e\u0648\u0652\u0644\u064d \u0627\u0650\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0627 \u0644\u064e\u062f\u064e\u064a\u0652\u0647\u0650 \u0631\u064e\u0642\u0650\u064a\u0652\u0628\u064c \u0639\u064e\u062a\u0650\u064a\u0652\u062f\u064c\u00a0<span class=\"text-secondary-500 dark:text-secondary-300\">\u06dd\u0661\u0668<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;not a word does a person utter without having a (vigilant) observer ready (to write it down).&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (QS. Qaaf: 18)<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Therefore, Islam provides ethical guidelines in communication to create harmony and avoid social conflict. One of the most important aspects is guarding the tongue, because it can bring both good and harm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The Concept of Communication in Islam<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In Islam, communication has two main dimensions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Vertical communication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: the relationship between humans and Allah SWT through acts of worship.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Horizontal communication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: interaction between people in social life.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The ability to communicate is a gift from Allah that distinguishes humans from other creatures. However, it must be used according to Islamic teachings so it does not cause harm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Definition of Communication<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In general, communication is the process of delivering messages from a sender to a receiver with a certain purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In Islam, communication is not only about delivering messages, but also about moral values and responsibility for every word spoken. Every statement has consequences, both in this world and in the hereafter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Values of Islamic Communication Ethics<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Islamic communication ethics are values that guide how a person should speak and interact properly. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Honesty<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: conveying truthful information without manipulation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Politeness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: using kind and respectful language.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Tabayyun (verification)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: checking information before sharing it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Guarding the tongue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: avoiding harmful or useless speech.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These values aim to create communication that brings benefit and goodness to society.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Principles of Islamic Communication Ethics<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Islam teaches clear principles in communication, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Speak good or remain silent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, as stated in the Prophet\u2019s hadith.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Speak only what is beneficial<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, so every word has value.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Avoid harsh or dirty language<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, as it goes against Islamic character.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Do not speak excessively<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, whether in praising or criticizing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These principles help keep communication within the boundaries of Islamic teachings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The Importance of Guarding the Tongue in Islam<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Guarding the tongue is a very important teaching in Islam. A controlled tongue leads a person to goodness and safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;Whoever guarantees for me what is between his jaws, I will guarantee for him Paradise.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Guarding the tongue can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Raise a person\u2019s status in the sight of Allah<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maintain good relationships with others<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Protect from sins and conflicts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This shows that controlling speech reflects the strength of one\u2019s faith.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The Dangers of Not Guarding the Tongue<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Failing to control the tongue can lead to many negative effects, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Lying<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which destroys trust and is a major sin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Backbiting (ghibah)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, speaking badly about others<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Slander and provocation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which can divide society<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Prophet also said:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;People will be thrown into Hell because of what their tongues have said.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This shows how powerful and dangerous the tongue can be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0Implications in Social Life<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applying Islamic communication ethics brings positive impacts, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Creating harmonious relationships<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reducing conflict and misunderstandings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Increasing trust between individuals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Building a moral and respectful society<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Without ethics, communication can lead to division and social damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Conclusion<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In Islam, communication is not just a tool for interaction but also a form of worship guided by ethical values. Honesty, politeness, verification (tabayyun), and speaking good or remaining silent are key principles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Guarding the tongue is essential because every word has consequences in this life and the hereafter. Good speech brings benefit, while careless speech can cause harm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Therefore, every Muslim should always be mindful of their words so that their communication is not only useful, but also rewarded as an act of worship by Allah SWT.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Source<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Puniman, A. (2018). Keutamaan menjaga lisan dalam perspektif hukum Islam. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jurnal YUSTITIA<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Vol. 19 No. 2. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/repository.wiraraja.ac.id\/2907\/1\/1.%202018_Keutamaan%20Menjaga%20Lisan%20Dalam%20Perspektif%20Hukum%20Islam.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/repository.wiraraja.ac.id\/2907\/1\/1.%202018_Keutamaan%20Menjaga%20Lisan%20Dalam%20Perspektif%20Hukum%20Islam.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Putra, S. K., Hafid, E., &amp; Ahmad, A. (2023). Etika berkomunikasi dalam presfektif hadis. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan dan Sosial (JIPSI)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(2). <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/putrapublisher.org\/ojs\/index.php\/jipsi\/article\/view\/218\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/putrapublisher.org\/ojs\/index.php\/jipsi\/article\/view\/218<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Susanto, J. (2016). Etika komunikasi Islami. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jurnal Waraqat<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Vol. 1 No. 1. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/waraqat.assunnah.ac.id\/index.php\/WRQ\/article\/view\/28\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/waraqat.assunnah.ac.id\/index.php\/WRQ\/article\/view\/28<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Communication is an essential part of human life. 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