Backbiting: The Way to Hellfire | Islamic Book on Gheebah & Sins of the Tongue by Waheed Abdussalam Bali | Moral Character in Islam

Backbiting: The Way to Hellfire by Waheed Abdussalam Bali is a concise Islamic book that explains the serious sin of backbiting (Gheebah) in Islam. Based on Qur’an and authentic Hadith, it highlights the dangers of gossip, slander, and harmful speech, while guiding Muslims toward protecting their tongues and improving character.

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In Backbiting: The Way to Hellfire, Waheed Abdussalam Bali explains that backbiting (Gheebah) is one of the most dangerous sins of the tongue in Islam. The author describes it as speaking about a Muslim in their absence in a way they would dislike, whether related to their character, appearance, or personal matters. The book highlights that Islam strongly condemns such behavior because it destroys trust, weakens relationships, and harms both individuals and society. Drawing from Qur’anic verses and authentic Hadith, the author shows how Allah warns believers against gossip and idle speech, emphasizing that a Muslim’s honor is sacred. The book also provides practical guidance on how to avoid backbiting, purify speech, seek forgiveness, and build a habit of speaking positively. It encourages readers to guard their tongues as part of true faith and righteousness.

BACKBITING THE WAY TOHELLFEREWAHEED ABDUSSALAAM BALYالفردوسAL-FIRDOUSAL-FIRDOUS LTD. LONDONISBN 1-874263-17-59 781874 263173Table of ContentsPrefaceBackbiting is Condemned The Meaning of Al-Ghiba Types of Al-GhibaCauses of Al-Ghiba Cure for Al-GhibaExpiation for Al-GhibaShall the Wronged Person Forgive the Backbiter?The Worst Type of Al-GhibaWhat if a Scholar Errs, Shall we Keep Silent orExpose His Error?Looking for a Sincere FriendCases in which Al-Ghiba is Permissible46121416192224252728226Mortal Blow34Listening to Al-Ghibah36Al-Ghibah of the Heart38Anecdotes on the Condemnation of Al-Ghibah39Summary41Dear Muslim Brothers and Sisters42Muslim Brothers and Sisters:433We should be aware that speaking ill of another behind their back is forbidden. It is reported in the Sahihayn (Al- Bukhari and Muslim), on the authority of Abu Hurairathat the Prophet said: "All things of a Muslim are inviolable for his brother in faith; his blood, his wealth and his honour." On the authority of Ibn Omar, the Prophet said: "Allah has made your blood, your property and your honour sacred to one another (i.e. Muslims)." (Sahih al-Bukhari).Brothers and Sisters in Islam, you cannot achieve complete faith and belief until all Muslims are safe from the bad habit of backbiting. On the authority of Abdullah Ibn Amru' Ibn al-A's, the Prophet said: "A Muslim is one who avoids harming another Muslim with his tongue or his hands. And a Muhajir (an emigrant) is one who gives up (abandons) all that Allah has forbidden." (Sahih al-Bukhari).Abu Musa' al-Ash'ari narrated: "Some people asked Allah's Messenger, 'Whose Islam is the best? (i.e. who is a good Muslim)?' He replied, 'One who avoids7

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BACKBITING THE WAY TOHELLFEREWAHEED ABDUSSALAAM BALYالفردوسAL-FIRDOUSAL-FIRDOUS LTD. LONDONISBN 1-874263-17-59 781874 263173Table of ContentsPrefaceBackbiting is Condemned The Meaning of Al-Ghiba Types of Al-GhibaCauses of Al-Ghiba Cure for Al-GhibaExpiation for Al-GhibaShall the Wronged Person Forgive the Backbiter?The Worst Type of Al-GhibaWhat if a Scholar Errs, Shall we Keep Silent orExpose His Error?Looking for a Sincere FriendCases in which Al-Ghiba is Permissible46121416192224252728226Mortal Blow34Listening to Al-Ghibah36Al-Ghibah of the Heart38Anecdotes on the Condemnation of Al-Ghibah39Summary41Dear Muslim Brothers and Sisters42Muslim Brothers and Sisters:433We should be aware that speaking ill of another behind their back is forbidden. It is reported in the Sahihayn (Al- Bukhari and Muslim), on the authority of Abu Hurairathat the Prophet said: "All things of a Muslim are inviolable for his brother in faith; his blood, his wealth and his honour." On the authority of Ibn Omar, the Prophet said: "Allah has made your blood, your property and your honour sacred to one another (i.e. Muslims)." (Sahih al-Bukhari).Brothers and Sisters in Islam, you cannot achieve complete faith and belief until all Muslims are safe from the bad habit of backbiting. On the authority of Abdullah Ibn Amru' Ibn al-A's, the Prophet said: "A Muslim is one who avoids harming another Muslim with his tongue or his hands. And a Muhajir (an emigrant) is one who gives up (abandons) all that Allah has forbidden." (Sahih al-Bukhari).Abu Musa' al-Ash'ari narrated: "Some people asked Allah's Messenger, 'Whose Islam is the best? (i.e. who is a good Muslim)?' He replied, 'One who avoids7