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Sahih al-Bukhari 5146 (Book 67, Hadith 81) #4927
The Power of Eloquent Speech

SUMMARY: The Prophet (ﷺ) said that some people's eloquent speech has the power to influence others.

Narrated Ibn 'Umar: Two men came from the east and delivered speeches, and the Prophet said, "Some eloquent speech has the influence of magic". (eg, some people refuse to do something and then a good eloquent speaker addresses them and then they agree to do that very thing after his speech)
حَدَّثَنَا قَبِيصَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَسْلَمَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ ابْنَ عُمَرَ، يَقُولُ جَاءَ رَجُلاَنِ مِنَ الْمَشْرِقِ فَخَطَبَا فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ مِنَ الْبَيَانِ لَسِحْرً‏"‏‏.‏

TOPICS
eloquence  *  speech  *  influence

QUICK LESSONS:
Use your words wisely as they can have a great impact on others; strive to become better speakers so you can effectively communicate your ideas in an articulate manner; be mindful of your words and use them carefully.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks about the power of eloquent speech. It is narrated by Ibn 'Umar that two men from the east came and delivered speeches and the Prophet (ﷺ) said that their words had a magical effect on people. This means that when someone speaks with eloquence, it can have a powerful influence on those who hear it. People may be persuaded to do something they would not have done otherwise because of how well-spoken and convincing the speaker is. This hadith teaches us to be mindful of our words and use them wisely as they can have a great impact on others. We should also strive to become better speakers so we can effectively communicate our ideas in an articulate manner.

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