๐ In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
๐ Some things to consider before you wish to complain
About somebody's traits, unintentional mistakes,
Or unappealing attributes they clearly display,
So you're not guilty of a sin which Allah forbade -
Backbiting or verbally abusing Allah's slaves:
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If you and some friends give someone a funny nickname,
Or describe them in a way that they would really hate,
What's your intention? To hurt them as you entertain
Your ego and insecure fans? Or to motivate
Others to oppose them to soothe your personal aches?
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If through your complaints you aim to decrease your self-hate,
Or to demonstrate rage on something that can be changed,
Then keep dismay to yourself so good deeds are retained,
Or confront those who mistreated, meet them face to face,
And bravely clarify why they must quit their mistake.
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There's no need to criticize how a person behaves,
Looks, smells, sounds, or makes choices if complaining portrays
Pride that provokes impatience or desire to bring shame
To your foes, and whining doesn't push problems away.
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Before bashing a Muslim, put yourself in their place,
Would you approve if about you critics said the same?
If dissing other Muslims doesn't eliminate
Religious ignorance while it just keeps your pride safe,
Then remain quiet, and ditch rumors for Allah's sake.
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๐ Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated that Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Do you know who is the bankrupt?" They said, “The one without money or goods is bankrupt.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, the bankrupt of my nation are those who come on the Day of Resurrection with prayers, fasting, and charity, but also with insults, slander (and backbiting), consuming wealth, shedding blood (unlawfully murdering), and beating others. The oppressed (the Muslims whom they treated with injustice) will each be given from his good deeds. If his good deeds run out before justice is fulfilled, then their sins will be cast upon him and he (the oppressor) will be thrown into Jahannam/Hell."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2581
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim's
๐ Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu reported that they mentioned a man in front of the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and they said, “He only eats if he is fed! He only moves if he is made to move!” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "You have backbitten him." They said, “We only said what is true about him.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "It is enough sin to mention bad things about your brother."
In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If what you said about him were not true, you would have slandered him."
Source: Musnad ‘Abdullah ibn Al-Mubārak 2
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Mundhiri
๐ AbdurRahman Ghanm RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The best servants of Allah are those who remind you of Allah when they are seen. The worst servants of Allah and those who spread gossip, separating between loved ones, and causing misery to the innocent."
Source: Musnad Ahmed 17998
Grade: Hasan li ghayrihi according to Al-Arna’ut
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