References & Bibliography
This digital book was compiled by referencing authentic sources to ensure that every principle conveyed rests upon a solid foundation. Below is the list of primary references utilized:
Primary Sources
Section titled “Primary Sources”- The Noble Qur’an: The primary source for the principles of Qaulan (speech and communication).
- Sahih al-Bukhari: Authentic Hadith collection compiled by Imam al-Bukhari.
- Sahih Muslim: Authentic Hadith collection compiled by Imam Muslim.
- Sunan Abi Dawud: Hadith collection compiled by Imam Abu Dawud.
- Sunan at-Tirmidhi: Hadith collection compiled by Imam at-Tirmidhi.
- Musnad Ahmad: Hadith collection compiled by Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal.
- As-Sunan al-Kubra: Hadith compilation by Imam Al-Baihaqi.
Supporting Literature
Section titled “Supporting Literature”- As-Shama’il al-Muhammadiyah: By Imam at-Tirmidhi (on the physical traits and noble character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ).
- Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum (The Sealed Nectar / Prophetic Biography): By Sheikh Safiur-Rahman al-Mubarakpuri.
- Al-Adab al-Mufrad: By Imam al-Bukhari (specifically addressing manners and ethics).
- Riyadh as-Salihin (The Meadows of the Righteous): By Imam an-Nawawi (specifically chapters on guarding the tongue).
- Ihya’ ’Ulum ad-Din: Specifically the chapter Afat al-Lisan (The Dangers of the Tongue) by Imam al-Ghazali.