Sura Humaza

2. The Nature of Slander and Backbiting

The sura categorically condemns the act of gossip, insinuating that such behavior is not merely innocuous banter but a severe infringement upon personal dignity. The admonition against “backbiting” reminds individuals of the inherent sanctity of interpersonal relations. By encapsulating slanderous behavior within a rhetorical framework, the sura emphasizes that such actions emanate from a place of insecurity and moral failing. These behaviors resonate with wider issues of envy and rivalry, fundamentally undermining community cohesion.

3. The Inevitability of Consequences