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329 - Chapter on the dislike of saying: My soul has become evil

1739/1 - ‘Ā’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported that the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: “None of you should say: My soul has become evil. But he should say: My soul is in bad shape.” [Narrated by Al-Bukhāri and Muslim]

Scholars said that both words have the same meaning, but the word “evil” is disliked.

Guidance from the Hadīth:

1) It is advisable to avoid disliked words and to use Shariah-approved ones.

2) The Shariah encourages us to speak what is good in terms of words and meanings.