The tongue
The most common sin most Muslims commit every day without noticing.
About 30 minutes of listening
Book 24: Evils of the Tongue
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
The twenty-fourth book of the Ihya examines the dangers of the tongue, including lying, backbiting, slander, argumentation, and other destructive speech habits, offering practical guidance on guarding one’s speech.
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From Evils of the Tongue.
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"if he intends to speak about something, he considers it with his heart then proceeds with his tongue. The tongue of the hypocrite is in front of his heart; when he intends something, he speaks with his tongue without considering it with his heart. Jesus, peace be upon him, said, "Worship consists of ten parts, nine of them are in silence.""
— Imam al-Ghazali, Book 24: Evils of the Tongue
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"It is only the harvests of their tongues that will cause people to be thrown into the Fire on their faces. One can only be saved from the evil of the tongue by shackling it with the restraints of the law. Knowing when it is praiseworthy or blameworthy to release the tongue is a subtle and rare knowledge. With Allah's guidance, we shall elaborate on the general defects of the tongue, listing them one by one, along with their definitions, causes, and dangers."
— Imam al-Ghazali, Book 24: Evils of the Tongue · playable in the free preview
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"Tirmidhi reports the hadith: "Whoever remains silent is saved," which was mentioned at the beginning of "The Plagues of Speech." In every major sin committed by the common person, it is safer for him than speaking about knowledge, especially concerning God and His attributes. The role of the common people is to engage in acts of worship, believe in what is mentioned in the Qur'an, and submit to what the messengers have brought without probing."
— Imam al-Ghazali, Book 24: Evils of the Tongue