The Danger of Rumors and Their Ruling
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Question:
Rumors and their danger, especially in our present time, and with the existence of communication media, and who causes their spread, and what follows from them. What is their danger, Honorable Shaykh? And what is their ruling in our Islamic Shari'ah?
Answer:
Rumors should not be spread, nor should they be given attention or heed. Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) said:[Al-Hujurat 49:6] meaning, verify [Al-Hujurat 49:6] so that you do not end up regretting. These are the rumors, for news comes through oral transmission and through these newly invented devices. So do not run after rumors in speech. Sunan Abi Dawud 4992Sahih (Al-Albani) A Muslim, even if he comes across these rumors, we advise him not to look at them, but if he does come across them, let him keep them secret, except for what contains good for the Muslims, such as advice to the Muslims that is established and true; in that case, you disseminate it for the sake of benefit. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Rumors and their danger, especially in our present time, and with the existence of communication media, and who causes their spread, and what follows from them. What is their danger, Honorable Shaykh? And what is their ruling in our Islamic Shari'ah?
Answer:
Rumors should not be spread, nor should they be given attention or heed. Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) said:
O you who have believed, if there comes to you a disobedient one with information, investigate
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِن جَاءَكُمْ فَاسِقٌ بِنَبَإٍ فَتَبَيَّنُواlest you harm a people out of ignorance and become, over what you have
أَن تُصِيبُوا قَوْمًا بِجَهَالَةٍ فَتُصْبِحُوا عَلَىٰ مَا فَعَلْتُمْIt is enough falsehood for a man to relate everything he hears.
كفى بالمرء إثما أن يحدث بكل ما سمع،The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/291 — archive.org (12:53)
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