A scandalmonger will not enter Paradise

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Hadith text
Explanation of the hadith
Lessons of the hadith

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Hadith text: A scandalmonger will not enter Paradise

عن حذيفة رضي الله عنه قال: سمعت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: «لَا يَدْخُلُ الْجَنَّةَ قَتَّاتٌ».

Explanation of the hadith: A scandalmonger will not enter Paradise

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) informs that the scandalmonger who spreads gossip to stir up discord among people deserves the punishment of not entering Paradise.

Lessons: A scandalmonger will not enter Paradise

Tale-bearing is a major sin.
Tale-bearing is prohibited, given the evil impact and harm it causes individuals and communities.

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