ISBN: 9781874263173
Author: Wahid Abdussalam Baly
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 43
Size: 5.8 x 8.3 inches
Publication Year: 2005
Description
About This Book:
In "Backbiting: The Way to Hellfire," Wahid Abdussalam Baly examines the damaging practice of backbiting with steadfast clarity and profound understanding. Baly addresses the negative implications of partaking in this unhealthy conduct, highlighting the spiritual and moral repercussions that resonate throughout one's life and beyond, drawing on Islamic beliefs and ethical concepts.
Backbiting: Lifting the Veil
The book peels back the layers of backbiting, exposing the misleading nature of this harmful activity. Baly dives into Quranic texts and Hadiths that specifically address the consequences of backbiting, giving readers a thorough understanding of its repercussions for both people and societies.
Backbiting's Spiritual Cost
Baly navigates the spiritual terrain impacted by backbiting, demonstrating how this negative conduct tarnishes one's character and leads people away from the road of righteousness. The book emphasizes the consequences of backbiting on an individual's relationship with Allah and moral compass through emotional anecdotes and intelligent commentary.
The Relationship Ripple Effect
Beyond the individual implications, "Backbiting: The Way to Hellfire" investigates the repercussions of backbiting on interpersonal relationships. Baly demonstrates how this poisonous behavior erodes trust, ruins friendships, and disturbs community harmony, demonstrating the greater societal cost of indulging in damaging speech.
Attempting to Break the Cycle and Find Redemption
Recognizing the seriousness of backbiting, Baly provides a gentle way to stop the pattern and seek redemption. The book inspires readers to develop a culture of kindness, forgiveness, and accountability via practical counsel anchored in Islamic beliefs, fostering an environment where backbiting has no place.
