Kashf al-reyba an ahkam al-ghiba

2. Social Ramifications of Ghiba

Beyond mere legal considerations, the treatise explores the profound social ramifications of engaging in ghiba. The act itself is condemned not simply for its potential to harm the targeted individual but also for the broader consequences it holds for social cohesion. In a community built on mutual respect and goodwill, backbiting erodes trust and fosters an atmosphere of suspicion and animosity. The text elucidates how ghiba, often trivialized as mere gossip, can lead to an insidious decay of interpersonal relationships and collective identity.

3. Psychological Dimensions of Backbiting