Punishment for spreading scandals Almighty Allah says in Surah Nur...

Punishment for spreading scandals Almighty Allah says in Surah Nur: Surely (as for) those who love that scandal should circulate respecting those who believe, they shall have a grievous chastisement in this world and the hereafter; and Allah knows, while you do not know **.**[^4] Who will be admitted to Paradise?

The Almighty Lord explains in Surah Qasas: (As for) that future abode, We assign it to those who have no desire to exalt themselves in the earth nor to make mischief and the good end is for those who guard (against evil) . [^5] In this verse, 'mischief' denotes every sin because every sin, be it carried out directly or indirectly creates trouble on the earth. Therefore giving room to any sin in the heart or to maintain it in the heart obstructs the entry to Paradise.

Though this word 'mischief' has a common connotation, which covers every sin, it has been applied to greater sins as seen in this verse: If you will refrain from those greater sins, which have been prohibited, we will overlook your little sins **.**[^6] What is intended to be conveyed through this verse is that to entertain a wish to commit a Greater Sin, which also includes, showing oneself higher than others, comes in the way of reaching Paradise. Why did they kill the Prophets?

It is mentioned in Surah Ali Imran: Why then did you kill them if you are truthful? [^7] In this verse, addressing the Jews of the time of the Holy Prophet (S), it is asked: Why did you kill the prophets? Though those who murdered messengers were the Jews of the earlier times, not the addressees; but since they were pleased and happy at the misdeeds of their predecessors they too were considered as the killers. This shows that a man's satisfaction at a sin also draws punishment.

Allah will hold you responsible on the basis of your intention … but He will call you to account for what your hearts have earned … [^8] It is mentioned in Tafsir Jawame that here, “what your hearts have earned”, means intention.

Imam Sadiq (a.s.) says in Wasaelush Shia , “On the Day of Judgment people will be gathered on the basis of intentions.”[^9] He further said, “The people of Hell will remain therein forever because, in the world, their intention was to disobey Allah forever if they were to live there forever. But the people of Paradise will remain in Paradise forever because, in the world, their intention was to obey Allah forever if they were to live there forever.