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The Prophet (Salallahu 'Alaihi wa sallam) said: "Backbiting is saying about your brother that which he dislikes." Therefore what is apparant from the speech of the Prophet (Salallahu 'Alaihi wa sallam) is what is general and that whenever you mention about your brother that which he dislikes whether you are alone or with the people then this is all backbiting. Therefore the advice is to beware of this, and to get accustomed to silence when you are alone except when remembering Allah 'azza wa jall. Don't mention the people. Remember your Lord, keep busy with something from the rememberence of Allah. Subhan Allah, Al-Hamdu lillah, La ilaha ill Allah, Wallahu Akbar. Rabb ighfirli. Leave the people alone, you have enough to do (for yourself) from remembering Allah - Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala - asking his forgiveness and making suplications.