Surah Al-Ahzab, Ayah 70
May 23, 2025
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَقُولُوا قَوْلًا سَدِيدًا
O you who have believed, fear Allah and speak words of appropriate justice.
اے ایمان والو! اللہ سے ڈرو اور سیدھی بات کہو۔
Reflection
This verse commands believers to be truthful, straightforward, and just in their speech. 'Speaking words of appropriate justice' includes being honest, avoiding deception, speaking clearly without ambiguity, and saying what is right and fair. The verse links this ethical speech with God-consciousness, indicating that our words reflect our spiritual state and have moral significance. This teaching encourages integrity in communication as an essential aspect of faith.
Context
This verse appears in Surah Al-Ahzab (The Confederates), which addresses various aspects of social and family ethics. It emphasizes the importance of ethical speech in building a righteous community.