A good Word (DW#288)
As we continue our series on mindful communication, let’s now talk about speaking.
The words that we speak are very powerful. They have the power to heal and they have the power to hurt.
The impact of words goes far beyond our immediate perception.
In verses 24 and 25 of Chapter 14 (The Chapter of Abraham), the Quran teaches us that a good word is like a good tree, whose root is firm and whose branches are in heaven. This tree, the Quran goes on, yields fruit in every season and that these are lessons for people who are mindful.
Scholars of scripture explain that among other meanings, this verse may also refer to the power of words spoken by us which are beneficial and helpful to others. The benefit of such words extends far beyond the immediate conversation and continues to benefit others and ourselves as they are reflected upon, shared and acted upon.
A pretty strong motivation to speak that which is useful, wouldn’t you say?
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