Penance of Backbiting
Thepenanceofbackbitingisseekingthebackbitten’ssatisfactionand
acquittal. Numerous narratives assert this indication. It is related that
backbiting will not be forgiven unless the backbitten forgives. The
Prophet(s)said,“Thoseagainstwhomthereisacomplaintofhonoror
assets,shouldseektheacquittalbeforethecomingofthatdayonwhich
therewillnotbeanydirhamordinar.Onthatday,thegooddeedsofthe
chargedwillbeaddedtothecomplainants.Ifthereisnogooddeed,the
evils of the complainants will be added to the charged.”
JuristshaveissuedthattherepentanceduetowhichGodforgivesand
pardons does not omit the chastisement of backbiting because it is
people’s, not God’s, rights.