Speak well of others at all times; recognize the power behind your words and actions; understand that Allah can forgive anyone based on your words alone

This hadith speaks to the importance of speaking good about others, even after they have passed away. It was narrated by Abul-Aswad ad-Deeli that when he came to Madinah, he saw many people dying and funerals passing by. He sat with Umar bin al Khattab and noticed that whenever a funeral passed by and people spoke good things about the deceased, Umar would say “It is due”. When a third funeral passed by and bad things were said about the deceased, Umar still said “It is due”. When asked what he meant by this statement, Umar explained that it was what Prophet Muhammad said - any Muslim in whose favour four people testify will be admitted into Paradise. Even if only two or three people testify in favour of someone who has died, they will still be admitted into Paradise according to Prophet Muhammad's teachings. This hadith teaches us to always speak well of others no matter their circumstances or how much we know them - because we never know who Allah may admit into paradise based on our words alone!