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Shaikh Ibn Baaz's beneficial answer to a Unique question regarding Backbiting
As Salaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu
The Questioner asked: I talk to myself a lot, it is like this for me, and I cannot leave it off. Would it be Gheebah (backbiting) if I mentioned someone with what he dislikes and I am by myself? I do not mention it to anyone, rather it is to myself.
Shaikh Ibn Baaz (rahimahullaah) answered:
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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.
Source: http://www.binbaz.org.sa/mat/9418
Translated by: Musa Millington
Sent by: masjidattawheed.net
Wa Salaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu
Subhanak Allaahuma wa bihamdika ash-hadu anlaa illaaha illa anta astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayk
If I said anything correct, then it is from Allaah (subhanahu wa taa'ala), and if I erred, then that is from me and shaytan.