Questions tagged [backbiting]

talking about another persons flaws without them knowing

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When a genuinely concerned friend asks about another friend who is struggling, how can I reply in a meaningful way without it being backbiting?

Sometimes, when I meet a friend (friend X, say) they will ask me about how another friend (friend Y) is going, with genuine concern about their well being. Friend Y might not be doing well, but I'm uncomfortable explaining this to friend X as it…
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Will I be held accountable if I backbite in my head about someone and not say it out

I sometimes get these thought in my head and I may start to try to think about something else will I be held accountable for this as long as i do not say it out loud
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major sins and lowering the gaze whitout lust and desire

If i commit a major sin accidently do i have to repent? For example if i show my awrah when taking off my shirt am i sinful or what if i did a major sin that i did not know was a sin? If i backbite someone out of forgetfulness do i have to repent?…
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Backbiting about someone

I was talking about my ex aunty to my friends I didn’t mention her name I just said ex aunty and now I regret talking about her and I don’t have any way to get back to her and ask for forgiveness but if I have a way I feel like if I ask for…