A scandalmonger will not enter Paradise

Arabic text

عن حذيفة رضي الله عنه قال: سمعت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: «لَا يَدْخُلُ الْجَنَّةَ قَتَّاتٌ».

Translation

Hudhayfah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) say: "A scandalmonger will not enter Paradise."

Explanation

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) informs that the scandalmonger who spreads gossip to stir up discord among people deserves the punishment of not entering Paradise.

Benefits

• Tale-bearing is a major sin.
• Tale-bearing is prohibited, given the evil impact and harm it causes individuals and communities.

Topics

• Virtues and Manners
• Jurisprudence of Ethics
• Blameworthy Morals