Explanation of the hadith
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.
A scandalmonger will not enter Paradise
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عن حذيفة رضي الله عنه قال: سمعت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول:
عن حذيفة رضي الله عنه قال: سمعت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: «لَا يَدْخُلُ الْجَنَّةَ قَتَّاتٌ».
English translation
Hudhayfah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) say:
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."
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.
Blameworthy Morals
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Community · Peace and reconciliation · Paradise · Prophethood