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Riyad as-Salihin 1571 (Book 17, Hadith 61) #38060
The Dangers of Criticizing Other Muslims

SUMMARY: It is wrong to criticize other Muslims as it can lead to corruption.

Muawiyah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: I heard the Messenger of Allah saying, "If you find faults with Muslims, you will corrupt them". Abu Dawud.
وعن معاوية رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ سمعت رسول الله يقول‏:‏ ‏ "‏إنك إن اتبعت عورات المسلمين أفسدتهم، أو كدت تفسدهم‏"‏‏.‏ حديث صحيح رواه أبو داود بإسناد صحيح‏.‏

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criticism  *  corruption  *  muslim  *  muawiyah

QUICK LESSONS:
Focus on improving oneself before pointing out the flaws in others. Be kind and compassionate towards one another.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith warns us against criticizing other Muslims. It was narrated by Muawiyah who heard the Prophet Muhammad say that if you find faults with Muslims, you will corrupt them. This means that when we criticize others, we are not only damaging their reputation but also leading them down a path of destruction. We should instead focus on our own faults and strive to improve ourselves before pointing out the flaws in others. Furthermore, this hadith teaches us to be kind and compassionate towards one another as criticism can have a negative impact on our relationships with each other.

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