Backbiting The Way To Hellfire by Waheed Abdussalam Bally

    Backbiting The Way To Hellfire by Waheed Abdussalam Bally
Backbiting is a major sin of the tongue in Islam, defined as speaking negatively about a fellow Muslim in their absence regarding something they would find displeasing, whether related to their character, actions, or physical appearance. This behavior is considered harmful not only to individuals but also to the unity and trust within the Muslim community. It’s condemned in the Qur'an and Hadith as it violates the principles of respect, dignity, and brotherhood.

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• Waheed Abdussalam Bally

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