…and whoever says about a believer something that is not true, he will be made by Allaah to dwell in the putrid fluid flowing from the inhabitants of Hell until he retracts what he said.
Tag: slandering
Gatherings are held in trust
The Prophet ﷺ said:
Gatherings are held in trust. Ahmad no.15090, Abu Daawood no.4869 – and al-Albaanee classified it as Hasan.
Backbiting and gossiping about the faults of others
…and know that if you spread the faults of your brother, then certainly Allaah will place someone over you who will spread your faults – as a penalty and in accordance [with what you yourself have…
In the absence of your brother
In the absence of your brother, make mention of him with what you [yourself] would like to be remembered with, and do not make mention of him with what you [yourself] would not like to be mentioned…
Control over his tongue
[From] amongst them, [‘Abdullaah] Ibn ‘Own was the one who had the most control over his tongue.
Listening to backbiting
What is the ruling regarding listening to backbiting?
Ask, but don’t mention names
Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen refused to answer any question that spoke ill of another person by name.