and He will say, ‘You did such-and-such,’ and he will reply, ‘Yes.’ He will thus have him acknowledge his deeds, then say, ‘I concealed them for you in this world, and today I forgive you for them.’” For this reason, people frequently fall into one of these two sins.

Some people are afflicted with sexual immorality, even though they restrain their speech. Others are afflicted with sinful speech and verbal aggression against others, even though they refrain from sexual immorality.

Moreover, prohibited speech includes delving into religion through innovations and misguidance, alongside the appetite for food. What lies between the two openings encompasses the strongest desires. This belongs to enjoying one’s allotted share in this world, as Allah Most High brings the two together in His words:

“They enjoyed their share, and you have enjoyed your share as those before you enjoyed their share, and you have engaged in vain discourse as they did.” [Surah al-Tawbah 69]

The first involves doubts and misconceptions, while the second involves desires. The first involves corrupt religion, while the second involves a wicked worldly life.