--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It is strange that a person may find it…" description: "\"It is strange that a person may find it easy to protect himself from: eating Haraam, oppression and injustice, adultery, theft, drinking khamr (alcohol..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c84/ibn-taymiyyah-12823_adultery_it-is-strange-that-a-person-may-find-it_448158.jpg" --- # It is strange that a person may find it easy to protect… ![“It is strange that a person may find it easy to protect himself from: eating Haraam, oppression and injustice, adultery, theft, drinking khamr (alcoholic drinks), and from unlawful looking, but it is hard for him to restrain the movement of his tongue. How often do we see people who are very…” quote by Ibn Taymiyyah](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c84/ibn-taymiyyah-12823_adultery_it-is-strange-that-a-person-may-find-it_448158.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c84/ibn-taymiyyah-12823_adultery_it-is-strange-that-a-person-may-find-it_448158.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c84/ibn-taymiyyah-12823_adultery_it-is-strange-that-a-person-may-find-it_448158.jpg) > “It is strange that a person may find it easy to protect himself from: eating Haraam, oppression and injustice, adultery, theft, drinking khamr (alcoholic drinks), and from unlawful looking, but it is hard for him to restrain the movement of his tongue. How often do we see people who are very cautious about falling into shameful deeds or injustice, but their tongue lashes against the living and the dead and they don't mind it?” [Ibn Taymiyyah](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ibn-taymiyyah/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Controlling speech is harder than avoiding many sins; the tongue often betrays intentions despite outward piety. **In simple terms:** Speech control is tougher than other moral restraints. Key Takeaway Cultivate mindfulness before speaking. Themes ethics self‑control speech Mood reflective serious Type spiritual ethical When to use this quote - daily conversations - online comments - public speaking Key Concepts oral discipline spiritual practice Questions to Reflect On - What triggers your tongue to slip? - How can you pause before speaking? 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