Backbiting is the foremost sin mentioned in Holy Quran and Hadith.
In another verse of Holy Quran Allah The Almighty described the punishment of backbiting in these words: “O you, who have believed, avoid much [negative] assumption. Indeed, some assumption is a sin. And do not spy or backbite each other. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his brother when dead?” (Quran, 49:12). This verse of The Holy Quran describes the condition of backbiter in the hereafter. Allah The Almighty clear that one who backbites about a person deserves the punishment he would have had if he had eaten the same person’s flesh.
It is not acceptable for a Muslim to spread rumors, or engage in backbiting of another person. That’s why Islam prioritizes on treating others with integrity and respect and it is also a sign of a believer. Muslims are warned about the sins of the tongue in which backbiting comes first. It is obvious that whoever guards his tongue will surely make fewer mistakes. In Holy Quran, Allah The Almighty says: “Do not concern yourself with things about which you have no knowledge. Verily, your hearing, sight, and heart all of them will be called to account” (Quran, 17:36)
Abu Hurayrah narrated that Messenger of Allah (peace and blessing be upon him) said these words about backbiting: “Do you know what ghebah (backbiting) is?” They said, “Allah and His Messenger know best.” He said, “Saying something about your brother that he dislikes.” It was said, “What if what I say about my brother is true?” He said, “If what you say is true then you have backbitten about him, and if it is not true, then you have slandered him.” (Muslim)
It is not acceptable for a Muslim to spread rumors, or engage in backbiting of another person. That’s why Islam prioritizes on treating others with integrity and respect and it is also a sign of a believer. Muslims are warned about the sins of the tongue in which backbiting comes first. It is obvious that whoever guards his tongue will surely make fewer mistakes. In Holy Quran, Allah The Almighty says: “Do not concern yourself with things about which you have no knowledge. Verily, your hearing, sight, and heart all of them will be called to account” (Quran, 17:36)
Abu Hurayrah narrated that Messenger of Allah (peace and blessing be upon him) said these words about backbiting: “Do you know what ghebah (backbiting) is?” They said, “Allah and His Messenger know best.” He said, “Saying something about your brother that he dislikes.” It was said, “What if what I say about my brother is true?” He said, “If what you say is true then you have backbitten about him, and if it is not true, then you have slandered him.” (Muslim)
Making fun of someone also comes in backbiting. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him) opposed backbiting even when it appears in His family. “Once a woman visited Hazrat Aisha (Radhi Allahu Anha) and when the woman got up to leave, Hazrat Aisha (RA) made a sign with her hand indicating to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that the woman was short of stature. The Prophet (Peace and blessing be upon him) immediately chastised her, saying, “You have backbitten!” (Tirmidhi)
So my dear brothers and sisters, stop wasting your time in backbiting your friends and family members. because as you read above that backbiters will be eating their brothers flesh in the Hell fire. Control your tongue while you speak because your tongue is enough for taking you towards Jahannum(Hell Fire).
May Allah reward you with paradise.
Was Salamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh.
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