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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Holy Quran Text. Translation & Commentary (volume One) Spreading Rumours (verse No. 83) One of the most dangerous calamities which may grasp the laps of various communities, is forging gossips, and spreading rumours.
In time of war, and in public panic, sometimes a hypocrite, and ignorant friend, or a wise foe; may forge a gossip or invent a lie; and thoughtless people will repeat it and pass it from tongue to tongue, and from lips to ears, with more details and extra branches and leaves! News, whatever they be, must be handled with care. If it is true, the cowards and timids are frightened, and might encourage the enemy too, making him to take necessary measures and suitable actions.
On the other hand if the news be false; it will cause needless alarms, and may serve to discourage and to dishearten the personnel. Although those who are ruled by domineers and tyranical rulers, may use such tricks of spreading rumours, as a means and weapon in their negative combat against their governor or government; but to a safe and sound society, spreading gossip and rumours is harmful.
On such basis Islam strictly prohibited rumours, and generally any lie, [ 560 ] forgery or false reports. The proper way in such cases, is to hand over all the news directly to those with comprehension and power of understanding so that they investigate and then estimate and evaluate the gain and the loss of the news, and deal with it thoughtfully and in due course.