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Sahih Bukhari 6180 — Gentle Speech
One should not say 'Khabuthat nafsi'
Laqisat Nafsi Hadith: Careful Speech in Islam
Sahih Bukhari : 6180
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 6180
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَانُ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ يُونُسَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي أُمَامَةَ بْنِ سَهْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " لاَ يَقُولَنَّ أَحَدُكُمْ خَبُثَتْ نَفْسِي، وَلَكِنْ لِيَقُلْ لَقِسَتْ نَفْسِي ". تَابَعَهُ عُقَيْلٌ.
Sal Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "None of you should say Khabuthat Nafsi but he is recommended to say 'Laqisat Nafsi (See Hadith No. 202)
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 6180In-book reference : Book 78, Hadith 204USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 8, Book 73, Hadith 199
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 6180
This narration gives the same core teaching that many people search as Laqisat Nafsi hadith, Khabuthat Nafsi meaning, and Islamic speech manners. The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said that none of you should say “Khabuthat Nafsi,” but should say “Laqisat Nafsi.” The hadith shows that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) cared about the words people used, even for personal feelings. The wording is not about a public speech or a long sermon. It is about a small phrase a person may say. That makes the lesson very practical. A believer should try to use better, softer, and more fitting words. The hadith reminds us that adab is not only in actions, but also in daily language.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) corrected a phrase people might use about themselves.
- Better wording is part of Islamic manners.
- Daily speech should be clean and thoughtful.
- The hadith teaches care without making the matter complicated.
