Success in Silence

The Prophet of Islam said, “He who remains silent will be saved.” (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith No. 6481) This statement shows that just like speaking, silence can also be a worthwhile task. Just as taking action is a task, so is taking no action. Just as moving forward is a task, retreating is also a task. Just as there is an advantage in the position of strength, so is the position of humility. Silence does not mean just keeping quiet. Rather silence is a superb strategy. It is another name for silent planning. Without a doubt, low-profile politics is more effective than noisy politics.

Silence brings with it many benefits. When a man is silent, he thinks, he learns from others. When a person keeps silent, he awakens his inner strength. It is necessary to speak, but at the same time, one must know the wisdom of silence. Sometimes, silence prevents things from getting worse. Silence is a sign of ignoring undesirable things, without doubt, ignoring certain things is a wise action.