Do not beautify sin within yourself. You look, then look again, and again, and again until the heart becomes corrupted.
Tag: backbite
So-and-so is speaking about you
So those who have [sound] knowledge of the religion of Allaah do not pay any attention to fitnah – even if the people created a drama [over it].
Most of the sins are borne of…
Most of the sins are borne of idle speech and looking [at that which is prohibited], and these [two] are the broadest of the paths of entry for Shaytaan [to come play mischief with you].
What people say about you
What people say about you should not sadden you, for if it is false, then it is [recorded as] a reward [for you] that you did not [actually] do.
The blessing of eemaan and intellect
After [being blessed with] eemaan, the worshipper [of Allaah] has not been blessed with anything better than intellect.
The people who err the most
Indeed, the people who err the most, are those who engage the most in mentioning the mistakes of others.
To talk about the people is an illness
To talk about the people is an illness, and to remember Allaah is the cure.
So be patient
‘Abdul-Majeed ibn Ibraaheem رحمه الله said to Abu ‘Abdillaah al-Bukhaaree رحمه الله: ‘How is it that you do not supplicate against those who oppress you, backbite you, and slander you!?’ He replied
Avoid gatherings of backbiting and slander
When you have prayed, why do you not sit with us?
Ask, but don’t mention names
Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen refused to answer any question that spoke ill of another person by name.