Don’t gossip about others’ faults, says imams

Azlan Othman

Non secular authorities yesterday urged the Ummah to not maliciously expose others’ faults or secrets and techniques.

Within the Friday sermon, imams mentioned Muslims are inclined to neglect or neglect the warning from Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) on gossiping about others’ fault, whereas noting the act is taken into account Ghibah or backbiting.

“There are issues that can not be arbitarily opened or unfold to others equivalent to family secrets and techniques,” mentioned the imams, including that there are exceptions equivalent to alerting the authorities to wrongdoing, asking for assist in eliminating wrongdoing or exposing evil or immoral acts.

The imams mentioned there are individuals who misuse social media in addition to writings, photos and movies to unfold others’ fault.

“As trustworthy Muslims, we must always uphold respect and never intention to harm others, be it when it comes to angle or dialog.

“If we see shameful issues carried out by somebody secretly, we must always not disseminate it to others through writing, photos or movies, however as a substitute cowl his faults and provides recommendation when alone or in a personal place.

“An individual is alleged to be superb not due to himself or herself however for Allah the Almighty,” mentioned the imams.