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A scandalmonger will not enter Paradise

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."

«لَا يَدْخُلُ الْجَنَّةَ قَتَّاتٌ».

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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.

Word Meaning

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Benefits from the Hadith

Tale-bearing is a major sin.

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

References

Sahīh Al-Bukhāri (8/ 17) (6056).

Sahīh Muslim (1/ 101) (105).

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شرح رياض الصالحين.

لابن عثيمين (6/ 145).

فتح ذي الجلال والإكرام شرح بلوغ المرام.

لابن عثيمين (6/ 401).

توضيح الأحكام من بلوغ المرام.

للبسام (7/ 452).

منحة العلام في شرح بلوغ المرام.

لعبد الله الفوزان (10/ 273).