Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed) · Lesson 758 of 1251

Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (756) | Najwa

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0:00 A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.

0:08 Private discourse (al-najwa).

0:11 Private discourse is the act of whispering to one another in conversation.

0:14 It is derived from the word al-najw.

0:16 This refers to a concealed place.

0:18 A place where one who is hiding can escape from those seeking him.

0:22 Thus, those who engage in private discourse conceal themselves from other people.

0:25 They do so to hide from them matters they are plotting among themselves.

0:29 Most of this occurs in the context of evil or matters that hold no benefit.

0:34 For this reason, Allah the Exalted forbade private discourse, saying:

0:38 "Have you not seen those who were forbidden from private discourse, yet they return to what they were forbidden from?"

0:44 "And they conspire in sin, transgression, and disobedience to the Messenger."

0:49 Private discourse is forbidden because it is a behavior that establishes pockets of division within the Muslim community.

0:57 Such groups plan and arrange matters hidden from the rest of the community.

1:00 This stirs suspicion and doubt in the hearts of the rest of the believing community.

1:06 This leads to the fragmentation of the Muslim community.

1:10 And the erosion of security and stability within it.

1:13 Indeed, the Sharia has forbidden private discourse even at the level of limited individuals.

1:19 The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

1:22 "Two people must not whisper to each other to the exclusion of a third."

1:26 Agreed upon.

1:28 In another narration, there is the addition: "For that would cause him grief."

1:32 Narrated by Ibn Hibban in his Sahih.

1:35 This is in accordance with the saying of Allah the Exalted:

1:39 “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)

1:44 “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)