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Backbiting (Gheebah) in Islam

Backbiting (Gheebah) is a serious and major sin in Islam. It means mentioning something about a person in their absence that they would dislike, even if what is said is true.

Allah سبحانه وتعالى warns us in the Qur’an:

“O believers, avoid much suspicion. Indeed, some suspicion is sin. Do not spy on one another, nor backbite one another. Would any of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? You would detest it. And fear Allah. Surely Allah is the Accepter of Repentance, Most Merciful.” (Surah Al-Hujurat, 49:12)

This powerful imagery shows how deeply harmful backbiting is. Allah compares it to something extremely disturbing so that we truly understand its weight.

The Prophet ﷺ, Prophet Muhammad, explained that backbiting is speaking about your brother in a way he would dislike. If what is said is false, then it becomes slander (buhtan), which is even more severe.

What does backbiting include?

Backbiting is not always obvious. It can appear in subtle ways such as:

• Gossiping about others
• Unfair or harsh criticism
• Speaking negatively behind someone’s back
• Damaging a person’s honor or reputation in their absence

It is not only forbidden to commit backbiting, but also to:

• Listen to it
• Support it
• Approve of it, even silently

What happens if you backbite in Islam?

Backbiting carries serious consequences in this life and the Hereafter.

The Prophet ﷺ warned that backbiting is more grievous than adultery, and that Allah will not forgive the backbiter until the one who was wronged forgives them.

This shows that backbiting is not only a sin against Allah, but also a violation of another person’s rights.

He ﷺ also advised not to backbite Muslims or search for their faults, because whoever seeks out the faults of others, Allah will expose their own faults.

The consequences are heavy:

• Your good deeds may be taken and given to the person you wronged
• Your own faults may be exposed by Allah
• Your forgiveness may depend on the person you hurt

Backbiting may seem small on the tongue, but it is heavy before Allah.

How to protect yourself from backbiting

• Stay conscious that Allah is always watching
• Remember death and accountability
• Walk away from harmful conversations
• Put yourself in the other person’s place
• Focus on people’s good qualities
• Choose silence over harmful speech
• Reflect on your own faults
• Make du‘ā for others instead of criticizing them
• Avoid gatherings where backbiting is common

What should I do if I have committed backbiting (Gheebah)?

1. Should I inform the person I backbit?

There are two opinions among scholars:

The first opinion, held by the majority, is that if the person does not know, then there is no need to inform them. Instead, make du‘ā for them, speak well of them, and do good for them. Informing them may only hurt them further or damage the relationship.

The second opinion states that if the person has come to know and feels hurt, then it is necessary to seek their forgiveness. Imam Nawawi mentioned that informing them is not required in every case, but making istighfār for them and doing good on their behalf is important.

2. How should I seek forgiveness from Allah?

• Feel sincere regret from the heart
• Make istighfār regularly
• Make du‘ā for the person you backbit
• Have a firm intention not to repeat it

3. What should I do if I hear backbiting?

Listening to backbiting is also sinful, so:

• Try to stop it gently, for example by saying it is better not to speak like this
• If you cannot stop it, leave the place
• Even if you stayed silent but listened, make istighfār and ask Allah to protect you from such situations
• Do not show approval, even through silence or gestures

The main point

If you fall into backbiting, do not lose hope. Make sincere tawbah, pray for that person, and maintain goodness in your relationship with them.

Allah loves those who turn back to Him in repentance.

A gentle reminder

“So remind, for indeed the reminder benefits the believers.” (Qur’an 51:55)

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
“Whoever guides to something good will have a reward like the one who does it.”
[Sahih Muslim 1893]

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LIFE CHANGING 100 ADVICES FROM THE QUR’AAN:

1. Do not mix the truth with falsehood (Qur’aan 2:42)
2. Order righteousness to people only after practicing it yourself (Qur’aan 2:44)
3. Do not commit abuse on the earth (Qur’aan 2:60)
4. Do not prevent people from mosques (Qur’aan 2:114)
5. Do not follow anyone blindly (Qur’aan 2:170)
6. Do not break the promise (Qur’aan 2:177)
7. Do not engage in bribery (Qur’aan 2:188)
8. Fight only with those who fight you (Qur’aan 2:190)
9. Keep the etiquettes of war (Qur’aan 2:191)
10. Protect orphans (Qur’aan 2:220)
11. Do not have sexual in*******se during menstrual period (Qur’aan 2:222)
12. Breastfeed your children for two complete years (Qur’aan 2:233)
13. Choose rulers by their merit (Qur’aan 2:247)
14. No compulsion in religion (Qur’aan 2:256)
15. Do not invalidate charity with reminders (Qur’aan 2:264)
16. Help those in need by finding them (Qur’aan 2:273)
17. Don’t consume interest (Qur’aan 2:275)
18. Grant more time to repay if the debtor is in hard time (Qur’aan 2:280)
19. Write down the debt (Qur’aan 2:282)
20. Keep the trust (Qur’aan 2:283)
21. Do not spy and backbite (Qur’aan 2:283)
22. Believe in all prophets (Qur’aan 2:285)
23. Do not burden a person beyond his scope (Qur’aan 2:286)
24. Do not become divided (Qur’aan 3:103)
25. Restrain anger (Qur’aan 3:134)
26. Do not be rude in speech (Qur’aan 3:159)
27. Think deeply about the wonders and creation of this universe (Qur’aan 3:191)
28. Men and women have equal rewards for their deeds (Qur’aan 3:195)
29. Wealth of the dead should be distributed among his family members (Qur’aan 4:7)
30. Women also have the right for inheritance (Qur’aan 4:7)
31. Do not devour the property of orphans (Qur’aan 4:10)
32. Do not marry those in your blood relation (Qur’aan 4:23)
33. Do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly (Qur’aan 4:29)
34. Family should be led by men (Qur’aan 4:34)
35. Be good to others (Qur’aan 4:36)
36. Do not be miserly (Qur’aan 4:37)
37. Do not keep envy (Qur’aan 4:54)
38. Judge with justice between people (Qur’aan 4:58)
39. Do not kill each other (Qur’aan 4:92)
40. Do not be an advocate for deceitful (Qur’aan 4:105)
41. Stand out firmly for justice (Qur’aan 4:135)
42. Cooperate in righteousness (Qur’aan 5:2)
43. Do not cooperate in sin and aggression (Qur’aan 5:2)
44. Dead animals, blood, and the flesh of swine are prohibited (Qur’aan 5:3)
45. Be just (Qur’aan 5:8)
46. Punish for crimes in an exemplary way (Qur’aan 5:38)
47. Strive against sinful and unlawful (Qur’aan 5:63)
48. Avoid intoxicants and alcohol (Qur’aan 5:90)
49. Do not gamble (Qur’aan 5:90)
50. Do not insult others’ deities (Qur’aan 6:108)
51. ‘Having majority’ is not a criterion of truth (Qur’aan 6:116)
52. Don’t reduce weight or measure to cheat people (Qur’aan 6:152)
53. Do not be arrogant (Qur’aan 7:13)
54. Eat and drink, but be not excessive (Qur’aan 7:31)
55. Wear good clothes during prayer times (Qur’aan 7:31)
56. Forgive others for their mistakes (Qur’aan 7:199)
57. Do not turn back in battle (Qur’aan 8:15)
58. Protect and help those who seek protection (Qur’aan 9:6)
59. Keep purity (Qur’aan 9:108)
60. Never give up hope of Allah’s mercy (Qur’aan 12:87)
61. Allah will forgive those who have done wrong out of ignorance (Qur’aan 16:119)
62. Invitation to God should be with wisdom and good instruction (Qur’aan 16:125)
63. No one will bear others’ sins (Qur’aan 17:15)
64. Be dutiful to parents (Qur’aan 17:23)
65. Do not say a word of disrespect to parents (Qur’aan 17:23)
66. Do not spend money extravagantly (Qur’aan 17:29)
67. Do not kill your children for fear of poverty (Qur’aan 17:31)
68. Do not approach unlawful sexual in*******se (Qur’aan 17:32)
69. Do not pursue that of which you have no knowledge (Qur’aan 17:36)
70. Speak to people mildly (Qur’aan 20:44)
71. Keep aloof from what is vain (Qur’aan 23:3)
72. Do not enter others’ houses without seeking permission (Qur’aan 24:27)
85. Repel evil by good (Qur’aan 41:34)
86. Decide on affairs by consultation (Qur’aan 42:38)
87. Try for settlement between people (Qur’aan 49:9)
88. Do not ridicule others (Qur’aan 49:11)
89. Avoid suspicion (Qur’aan 49:12)
90. Do not spy or backbite (Qur’aan 49:12)
91. Most noble of you is the most righteous (Qur’aan 49:13)
92. Honor guests (Qur’aan 51:26)
93. Spend wealth in charity (Qur’aan 57:7)
94. No monasticism in religion (Qur’aan 57:27)
95. Those who have knowledge will be given a higher degree by Allah (Qur’aan 58:11)
96. Treat non-Muslims in a kind and fair manner (Qur’aan 60:8)
97. Save yourself from covetousness (Qur’aan 64:16)
98. Seek forgiveness of Allah, He is Forgiving and Merciful (Qur’aan 73:20)
99. Do not repel one who asks (Qur’aan 93:10)
100. Encourage feeding the poor (Qur’aan 107:3)

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