Investigating the Functions of Speaking the Truth and its Impact on the Health of the Society from the Perspective of Allameh Tabatabai

The language, which is the masterpiece of divine creation, has been repeated many times in the Holy Quran, and the origin of language and its God-givenness, the area related to speech, with emphasis on the tongue and lips, has been clearly and clearly mentioned. For this reason, in the science of linguistics, it has assigned various principles and branches. From the perspective of the Holy Qur'an, language is a tool for conversation and understanding, which has an epistemological aspect; Because the ways of understanding from the perspective of the Holy Quran are through the eyes, ears or tongue. If the language is used to unite the Muslim community and spread good among them; It is the best means; Because with the help of it, the good is done and the evil is forbidden, and if it is used to create division among the Islamic Ummah; It is the worst tool for the health of the individual and society because it brings the most dangerous pests for the health of societies and individuals in families. The most important functions of speaking the truth of the tongue are: monotheism, tahimidi, supplication, supplication, testimony, confirmation, correction, guidance, training, persuasion, eloquence, explanation, teaching, praise, and forgiveness. The method of this research is descriptive-analytical with library technique.