gossipping

[nishom]

One of the problems our community currently faces is that we may see a man gossiping about his brother, not because of some sin or fault of his, but because of customs and traditions.

One of the unique attributes of Allah (SWT) is that He alone is the Lawgiver, Who decrees what is allowed and what is prohibited; this has nothing to do with traditions and customs.

An example of this is the case where a man may invite two or three people to a meal; one of his brothers (who was not invited on this occasion) may feel upset, so he begins to gossip about him, just because he was not invited. All this is the result of ignorance and a lack of religious knowledge. Where does it say that the man has to invite you every time he thinks of inviting guests for a meal?!

If you want proof that such an attitude is in fact Haram, there is plenty of evidence. But there is nothing except your own whims to support you.

Another example is a man who may do something good which is encouraged by the Shari'ah (Islamic law), but because of ignorance about the rules of Islam, people will eat his flesh, and his name will be constantly on the tongues of the ignorant and stupid.

For example, a man may be very modest in his dress, although he could afford to dress well. Every time the ignorant people see him, they may say: "Look at this miser! Look at this man who has deprived himself of the enjoyment of this world! Look at this one who has made our religion dull and lifeless!"

Where are those whom the Prophet (SAWS) described: "Whoever dresses modestly out of humility towards Allah, although he could afford to dress well, Allah will call him before all of creation on the Day of Resurrection and let him choose whatever garments of Faith he wishes to wear."

It is our duty to love this person for the sake of Allah (SWT), as long as he continues to be humble and have this good attitude, and as long as we know that he is practicing Islam, to the best of his ability.

First of all we should find out why he is doing this, and we should think: is it Halal or Haram (lawful or unlawful) for us to speak badly of him, or to make an example of him and tell people, "He has made our religion dull and lifeless."

Allah (SWT) will call him on the Day of Resurrection, before all of creation, and let him choose whatever garments of Faith he wants to wear. But what will your position be on that Day, you who eat flesh and gossip about the believers? You will be in debt, full of regret and fear.

[fatimah]

:sl: very well put bro gossipp is like a habit that we as humans have and a verybad one mite i add:heated: .:w: