It is narrated from Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: No person should say, "Khabuthat nafsi" (my soul has become impure), but to express this meaning, he should say, "Laqisat nafsi" (my soul has become uncomfortable).
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب آفات اللسان / 9959
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه البخاري: 6179، ومسلم: 2250 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 24244 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 24748»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … The literal meanings of both "khabuthat" and "laqisat" are the same. Apparently, it is not appropriate for a person to use the word "khabuthat" for himself, and it is a matter of etiquette to use good words. The meanings of both these words are: to feel nauseous, to feel heaviness in the body, to feel lethargic, to be bad or spoiled. From this hadith, it is understood that a servant should use refined words, so that the objective is fulfilled and etiquette is also maintained.