The Spirit of Islam

Refrain from Spreading Rumours normalcy. There will be no time when he is not a prey to mental agitation. This abnormal state will have a negative effect upon his functioning. He will not be able to form a positive plan for his life’s struggle. The same is true of society in its totality. If the members of any society are unable to control their anger, there will never be any peace. People will hate one another. There will be no adherence to such values as well-wishing and mutual sympathy. Such a society can never make progress. Restraining one’s anger is not of trifling importance: it is the key principle in the reform of all social issues. REFRAIN FROM SPREADING RUMOURS One should refrain from passing on anything they hear. One should think critically, investigate its genuineness, and only then form one’s opinions. O ne of the commandments of the Quran is: “Believers, if an evil-doer brings you news,