Don't Gossip and Listen to Gossip
The Qur'an likens gossip to eating the flesh of a dead brother, highlighting its repulsive nature. “..Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his brother when dead?” (Qur'an 49:12).
The Prophet (ﷺ) warned those who engage in gossip and spreading malicious talks will face severe punishment in the Hereafter, including being deprived of Allah's mercy or facing torment in the grave. Those who listen to gossip are considered just as responsible as those who spread it.
Gossip extends to modern forms of communication like text messages. Just as backbiting is condemned, so is sharing harmful or false information about others through texts. Text messages can rapidly spread gossip, rumors, and slander to a larger audience than verbal gossip, causing harm to the person's reputation and creating mistrust and division within the community.
Muslims should guard their tongues and their words, whether spoken or written, and avoid spreading lies or speaking negatively about others. Such behavior through text messages not only causes harm but also holds a person accountable before Allah, as it goes against the values of honesty, integrity, and respect for others.
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