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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.

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Private discourse (al-najwa).

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Private discourse is the act of whispering to one another in conversation.

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It is derived from the word al-najw.

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This refers to a concealed place.

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A place where one who is hiding can escape from those seeking him.

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Thus, those who engage in private discourse conceal themselves from other people.

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They do so to hide from them matters they are plotting among themselves.

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Most of this occurs in the context of evil or matters that hold no benefit.

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For this reason, Allah the Exalted forbade private discourse, saying:

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"Have you not seen those who were forbidden from private discourse, yet they return to what they were forbidden from?"

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"And they conspire in sin, transgression, and disobedience to the Messenger."

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Private discourse is forbidden because it is a behavior that establishes pockets of division within the Muslim community.

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Such groups plan and arrange matters hidden from the rest of the community.

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This stirs suspicion and doubt in the hearts of the rest of the believing community.

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This leads to the fragmentation of the Muslim community.

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And the erosion of security and stability within it.

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Indeed, the Sharia has forbidden private discourse even at the level of limited individuals.

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The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

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"Two people must not whisper to each other to the exclusion of a third."

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Agreed upon.

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In another narration, there is the addition: "For that would cause him grief."

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Narrated by Ibn Hibban in his Sahih.

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This is in accordance with the saying of Allah the Exalted:

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“Lo! Conspiracy is only of the devil, that he may vex those who believe; but he can harm them not at all unless by Allah's leave. In Allah let believers put their trust.” (58:10)

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“Lo! Conspiracy is only of the devil, that he may vex those who believe; but he can harm them not at all unless by Allah's leave. In Allah let believers put their trust.” (58:10)