Simple words, not big words: Good speakers do not use big words to impress people. They use simple words so people can understand. If a ten-year-old cannot follow your sentence, make the sentence shorter.
Say only true things: Say only what you know is true. Do not exaggerate a story to make it exciting. Do not quote a verse or a hadith unless you are sure of it. Truth is part of good character — and people trust a speaker who is honest more than a speaker who is clever.
Speak with humility: Speak with humility. Say "I have learned" instead of "I know everything." People listen longer to a humble speaker than to a proud one.
Key Terms
- Simple words — plain language everyone can follow
- Humility (عاجزی) — speaking without pride, admitting what you do not know
Example
Two speakers on patience: Two speakers talk about patience. The first uses long, difficult words, and the audience looks lost. The second says, "Patience means waiting without complaining — like waiting in a long line at the hospital, calmly."
Simple words were understood: Everyone understands the second speaker. His words were simple, and his example was true.
Fresh diagram to be drawn: None needed. Simple text topic.
- Use simple words. If a child cannot follow your sentence, shorten it.
- Say only what you know is true — especially about Quran and Hadith.
- Speak with humility. People trust an honest speaker more than a clever one.