ANSWER: This is called nameemah which is gossiping and would cause a fight between the two which is one of the main reasons for the torment of the grave. The prophet salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam said: the person who does this sin will not enter paradise.
Read moreANSWER: You must remind him that backbiting is a major sin and leave his company until he speaks of something else if he doesn’t stop.
Read moreANSWER: No problem in this and its not backbiting cuz it’s nothing personal, it’s work related and necessary for better performance of the team.
Read moreThis is not backbiting.
Read moreANSWER: You are not sinful if you changed the topic, if this is not possible then you must immediately leave that place.
Read moreANSWER: Yes, this is backbiting. However, if they are discussing this so that they can find a solution to the problem then no problem.
Read moreANSWER: You need to be diplomatic and smart while dealing with them. Try to change the topic or leave to get some water when they start backbiting so that you won’t be there with them.
Read moreANSWER: It is not permissible to backbite others even when venting or sharing your frustration. It is not also permissible to write such a journal as this would be acting upon intrusive thoughts which one would be held accountable for on the day of judgement.
Read moreANSWER: If you talk about a person behind his back and he would not like it if he comes to know about it, this is backbiting. If you talk about this in front of a person who doesn’t know this individual, this is not sinful.
Read moreANSWER: This is not permissible if she knows who you are talking about and it comes under the major sin of backbiting.
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