Chapter 259Condemnation of Double-faced People Allah, the Exalted, says: "They may hide (their crimes) from men, but they cannot hide (them) from Allah; for He is with them (by His Knowledge), when they plot by night in words that He does not approve. And Allah ever encompasses what they do.'' (4:108) 1540. Abu Hurairah… Continue reading Chapter 259: Condemnation of Double-faced People
Category: Book Seventeen: The Book of the Prohibited Actions
Chapter 258: Prohibition of Carrying tales of the Officers
Chapter 258Prohibition of Carrying tales of the Officers Allah, the Exalted, says: "… Do not help one another in sin and transgression.'' (5:2) 1539. Ibn Mas`ud (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "None of my Companions should convey to me anything regarding another because I desire to meet… Continue reading Chapter 258: Prohibition of Carrying tales of the Officers
Chapter 257: Prohibition of Calumny
Chapter 257Prohibition of Calumny Allah, the Exalted, says: "A slanderer, going about with calumnies.'' (68:11) "Not a word does he (or she) utter, but there is a watcher by him ready (to record it).'' (50:18) 1536. Hudhaifah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "The person who goes about… Continue reading Chapter 257: Prohibition of Calumny
Chapter 256: Some cases where it is permissible to Backbite
Chapter 256Some cases where it is permissible to Backbite [Backbiting is permissible only for valid reasons approved by Shari`ah. These reasons are as follows:] 1. It is permissible for an oppressed person to speak before the judge or someone in a similar position of authority to help him or her establish his or her rights… Continue reading Chapter 256: Some cases where it is permissible to Backbite
Chapter 255: Prohibition of Listening to Backbiting
Chapter 255Prohibition of Listening to Backbiting Allah, the Exalted, says: "And when they hear Al-Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk) they withdraw from it.'' (28:55) "And those who turn away from Al-Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk, falsehood, and all that Allah has forbidden).'' (23:3) "Verily, the hearing, and the sight, and the heart, of… Continue reading Chapter 255: Prohibition of Listening to Backbiting
Chapter 254: The Prohibition of Backbiting and the Commandment of Guarding one’s Tongue
Chapter 254The Prohibition of Backbiting and the Commandment of Guarding one's Tongue Allah, the Exalted, says: "And backbite not one another. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? You would hate it (so hate backbiting). And fear Allah. Verily, Allah is the One Who forgives and accepts repentance, Most… Continue reading Chapter 254: The Prohibition of Backbiting and the Commandment of Guarding one’s Tongue