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by saying for example that Allaah's Hands are just like the hands of mankind). b) Not seeking to explain "How it is" (i.e. by seeking to explain, for example, how Allaah ~ is established above His Throne). c) Not declaring it to be figurative language and not literal (i.e. by saying, for example, that the meaning of 'the Hand of Allaah is with the Jamaa'ah' means 'His Mercy or Blessings and not literally Hand'. Or to say that Allaah ~ does not have Hands or a Face because these are human or animalistic characteristics, and thus the "Hands" and "Face" is figurative and not literal). MISUSE OF THE TONGUE There are several ways by which the tongue is misused. Such misuses may not be sins in and of themselves, however, they will lead to sins if the believer's tongue persists in them. From such misuses are: Speaking about things that there is no need with which to concern oneself Know that the most precious wealth of an 'Abd (servant of Allaah) is his time. Thus, whenever he expends it on that which does not concern him, then he is wasting his most valuable asset. The Messenger of Allaah ii said: ~ '1 ~ io:: .. 0 / 1\ ~I · y ~ /"/ " J /~ r ~ ~ c.r: "Part of someone's being a good Muslim is leaving alone Golden Advice Series 04 that which does not concern him.'1761 One of the reasons that pushes someone to get involved in speaking about things which does not concern him, is his desire to know that which there is no need to know or being satisfied with talking about things that have no benefit. The cure for this is to be aware that every second of one's life is part of his most precious wealth, and that his tongue is a net with which he should hunt for good deeds. Being neglectful of this important fact will only lead to great losses in the Hereafter.l77l Giving false testimonies or bearing false witness Among the other blatant misuse of the tongue is witnessing to falsehood or bearing false witness. Allaah ~ says: (76) Tirmidhee.