It is obligatory for us to repent to Allah if we engage in backbiting. But is it necessary to seek the forgiveness of the person about whom we gossiped?
Does we have to tell him what we said about him?
Or
Is it sufficient to ask his forgiveness without telling him what was said?
What Should We Do After Backbiting?
Ustadh Majed Mahmoud tells us what to do if we backbite others in this short and informative video.
Source: Faith IQ
Do you want to know a quick, easy, and free way to release your stress?
Research has found smiling to be beneficial on many levels.
It reduces your stress levels, lowers your blood pressure, and boosts your immune system, among other things.
When you’re feeling down, smiling is an instant mood changer!
The release of dopamine causes us to feel happy, so when we smile, our brain thinks we’re happy, even though we may be doing it to change our mood, and it works.
There is an ongoing studies about the science between the brain and immune system communication.
Early research shows they do communicate, and the brain does connect with immune-related organs like the thymus.
Our mood and thoughts can affect our immune system positively or negatively.
Smiling through stressful situations can help lower your heart rate and affect how your body responds to the stressful situation.
When we smile or laugh, our brain releases endorphins and serotonin.
These two together are the body’s natural pain relievers and help lift our moods.
We know from hadith that smiling is a form of charity and that the Prophet SAW used to smile a lot and would encourage his companions to do the same.
Smiling is contagious. When someone smiles at us, we instinctively want to return the smile.
So whether we smile or return someone’s smile, this is a quick and easy way to earn some blessings and do a good deed for the day.
- aboutislam.net
Why is Islam so heavily focused on good character and what do you think makes up this good character? Click to find out about having a distinct character as Brother Saad Tasleem explains this, using the Prophet (SAW) as an example, being a perfect embodiment of a good character. - aboutislam.net
Do you know that the act of humility is also a sign of piety? What then did the Prophet (SAW) do when faced with enemies? In this video, using the Prophet as an example, Mufti Menk teaches us how a simple act of humility can result in us having piety. Watch this video for more insight. - aboutislam.net
