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THE CONDITION OF THE BACKBITER

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“On the night of my Ascent I passed by some people whose nails were made of copper and they were scratching their faces and chests with them. I inquired from Gabriel, ‘Who are those?’ He replied, ‘These are people who ate the flesh of men and calumniated their honor.’”

Abu Daud with a chain up to Anas who related that the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, said this.