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Avoid Backbiting
Difficulty:Challenging
Just a habit change
sahih
The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Do you know what backbiting is?" They said: "Allah and His Messenger know best." He said: "It is to mention about your brother that which he dislikes."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2589
The Science
Refraining from gossip preserves trust within a community and protects your own peace of mind, sparing you from conflict and guilt.
How to Practice
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When a conversation turns to gossip, gently change the topic
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Speak about people only as you would in their presence
3
Defend an absent person being criticized
4
Replace gossip with seeking knowledge or remembrance
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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