What is obligatory upon the one who backbites and talebears and wants to repent?
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Question:
He says: I am afflicted with the defects of the tongue, such as backbiting, talebearing, and lying. I constantly supplicate to Allah to protect me from that. Is there any advice for me? I ask for your supplication for me.
Answer:
Yes, the advice for you is that you repent to Allah and leave these defects of the tongue that you say you utter. These are forbidden, and it is not permissible. You must have sincere repentance, leave these matters, and resolve to do so. Do not be weak or hesitant, but resolve to leave them. If you mix with people who backbite, talebear, and speak ill of people, do not sit with them. Keep away from them. Sit with good people who do not speak ill.
He says: I am afflicted with the defects of the tongue, such as backbiting, talebearing, and lying. I constantly supplicate to Allah to protect me from that. Is there any advice for me? I ask for your supplication for me.
Answer:
Yes, the advice for you is that you repent to Allah and leave these defects of the tongue that you say you utter. These are forbidden, and it is not permissible. You must have sincere repentance, leave these matters, and resolve to do so. Do not be weak or hesitant, but resolve to leave them. If you mix with people who backbite, talebear, and speak ill of people, do not sit with them. Keep away from them. Sit with good people who do not speak ill.
Source
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