A verse and its Tafsir.
Allah the Exalted says:
“And if any tidings, whether of safety or fear, come unto them, they noise it abroad, whereas if they had referred it to the messenger and to such of them as are in authority, those among them who are able to think out the matter would have known it. If it had not been for the grace of Allah upon you and His mercy ye would have followed Satan, save a few (of you).” (4:83)
This is a rebuke from Allah the Exalted to those who rush into matters before they are verified.
They report, disclose, and spread such information,
even though it may have no basis in truth.
The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
"It is sufficient for a person to be considered a liar that he narrates everything he hears."
It is established in the Sahih that the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him,
used to forbid "it is said" and "they said,"
meaning the one who speaks excessively about what people are saying,
without verification, reflection, or discernment.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir, adapted.