H. E. Sayyed Muhammad Hussein Fadlallah (ra) focuses on the critical importance of restraining the tongue, emphasizing that it can be a source of ruin or reward. He stresses that one must "imprison your tongue before it imprisons you," quoting Imam Ali (a.s.), and warns that the entire body will be punished for words of backbiting, stirring strife, or supporting oppressors, leading one to "harvest hell." Ultimately, he presents the tongue as being like a recalcitrant horse, but promises that those who say what is good will be rewarded by Allah. This important message was also highlighted by the Prophet's (p.) directive to "Restrain this."
H. E. Sayyed Muhammad Hussein Fadlallah (ra) focuses on the critical importance of restraining the tongue, emphasizing that it can be a source of ruin or reward. He stresses that one must "imprison your tongue before it imprisons you," quoting Imam Ali (a.s.), and warns that the entire body will be punished for words of backbiting, stirring strife, or supporting oppressors, leading one to "harvest hell." Ultimately, he presents the tongue as being like a recalcitrant horse, but promises that those who say what is good will be rewarded by Allah. This important message was also highlighted by the Prophet's (p.) directive to "Restrain this."