The Top 5 Misconceptions of Backbiting and How To Respond To Them
Backbiting is one of those Islamic topics that often gets sidelined. Appearing as one of the frequent tarbīyyah topics in common circles and gatherings, the issue may be forgotten or ignored. This is severely problematic, as backbiting is one of the most devastating sins a person can ever commit, and not keeping ourselves reminded about it can lead to grave consequences. To make it fresh in our minds again, let’s tackle the issue in a practical way. Here are 5 common misconceptions that we ourselves or others you encounter may have about backbiting, what is misunderstood, and how to respond to them.
Misconception #5: I’m not backbiting, I’m just saying.
When people respond with, “I’m just saying,” they’re telling themselves that what they’re mentioning is not something so bad as backbiting, it’s just “saying” things as they are. In other words, they’re trivializing the act, and telling themselves that backbiting isn’t really all that bad.
But backbiting is no walk in the park. It’s one of the most disgusting acts one could ever commit. That’s why Allah subḥāna wa ta’āla asks those who backbite, “Would one of you love to eat the flesh of his dead brother (or sister)?”1 God Himself is comparing backbiting to something vilely rancid, so no one is fooled to think it’s not an inhuman act like that of murder or rape. The imagery of you eating the dead carcass of the person you’re talking about really paints a clear picture.
Not only that, Allah is asking us if we would love eating that flesh. It’s as if He is saying not only is backbiting as disgusting as eating that person’s dead flesh, when we backbite, it’s as if we enjoy eating it, too.
Response: Describe to them how disgusting an act backbiting really is.
“You’re not, just saying. You’re going to that person’s body after their janāzah, ripping off their thigh, chewing it up, and enjoying it, too.”
Misconception #4: I’m not backbiting, everyone already knows about this person, anyway.
If a person is mentioning things about someone already known, not only are they still backbiting, they’re following the footsteps of hypocrites. The hypocrites of Medinah spread rumors about ‘Ā’isha, may Allah be pleased with her, and as a result were cursed by Allah to the depths of Hellfire.2
Hellfire, which was intensified by Allah for thousands of years, turning its flame from orange to red to yellow to black3, and burns 70 times worse than Earth’s fire (minimum 210th degree burns?)4. The same Hellfire where those who spread lies about others get hooks pierced into their cheeks and slammed back to rip off their faces, and are given scalding hot puss to drink as relief.
If everyone already knows about it, why spread it and potentially go to the horror that is Hell? And if not the Hellfire, then being punished in the grave with copper nails repeatedly scratching your face and chest off?5 The risk simply isn’t worth it.
Response: Remind them about the punishment of backbiting and how it makes spreading rumors not worth the risk.
“Mentioning what everyone already knows about somebody is a dangerous path to Hellfire. Is spreading the news so important that it’s worth living with black fire that’s 70 times hotter, boiling puss drinks and having your cheeks ripped off your face?”
Misconception #3: I’m not backbiting, I’m warning others about a person’s mistakes.
Human beings have a natural desire to warn others about harm. That’s why when they see something wrong with someone else, they’ll personally identify those characteristics as a problem, make a decision to be careful about it for themselves, and naturally want to notify others about it as well.
But that’s where the problem comes in. We want to naturally talk about someone else’s faults, but if we do, it’s backbiting. How can we get past this natural desire that’s so troublesome?
Simple. First we need to realize which of these natural tendencies is okay and which isn’t. It’s completely okay to be adverse to the faults of others. However, telling others about those mistakes, while naturally easy, is the major sin of the two.
The Prophet sal Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said backbiting is “talking about your brother in a manner which he does not like.”6 That means saying anything about the person that they wouldn’t want you to counts as backbiting. If you know the person you’re talking about wouldn’t like what you’re saying about them, don’t say it.
If we feel the desire to go out and warn someone about it, do so on the person with the faults in the first place in a kind and sincere manner. Our problem as Muslims is that we talk a lot about people behind their backs but never confront them in person.
Seconldy, on an encouraging note, remember that by not backbiting, we get closer to guaranteed Paradise. The Prophet sal Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said whoever guarantees control over what is in between their thighs and their jaws, he will guarantee them Paradise.7
This guarantee is awesome in two ways. Not only makes not backbiting easier because of the amazing goal attached to it, it comforts us in the fact that our religion understands. Notice how the Prophet sal Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam asked for whoever guarantees control, showing that he knows it’s natural to lose control. But at the same time, he’s encouraging us to take that control and work towards Paradise.
Response: Explain to them what backbiting is and the reward of abstaining from it.
“Talking about others negative traits in anyway shape or form is backbiting and none of your business, and if you stay away from it you’re working towards guaranteed admission to Paradise.”
Misconception #2: I’m not backbiting, I’ll tell them later or I don’t care, I can say it to their face.
Some people justify backbiting by thinking if they inform the person later they were talking about them behind their back, it makes the act okay. But telling someone you backbit about them after the fact is a part of the process of repenting and making up for the sin. It has to be done sincerely, with regret and shame for the act, driven by a balanced fear of Allah’s punishment and a hope in His Mercy.
Trying to justify backbiting by telling someone you backbit about them is like trying to justify believing Prophet Jesus, peace be upon him, as the son of Allah by saying you will just repent later. Not only is it an imbalance between fearing Allah and having hope He will forgive you, it doesn’t make the act okay to commit in the first place.
What’s worse is when some people claim they, “don’t care” about backbiting and they supposedly can or will say what they backbit about someone to their. Not only is that even more of a misunderstanding than planning to tell them later, it just shows two things. One, they’re just a jerk. It isn’t bad enough that they’re backbiting, but they have to go and act “brave” by claiming they can tell the person the insult to their face.
In addition to being a jerk, they also need to be careful when they say, “I don’t care.” Do they really not care? And what do they not care about? They don’t care about incinerating in that 70 times hotter black fire we mentioned before? And having their cheeks ripped off your face and having to drink searing hot puss afterward? Are they really sure they don’t care? Chances are no.
Response: Backbiting about someone with the intention to tell them later doesn’t make it okay. It’s still backbiting. And claiming you, “don’t care” and can say it to their face shows that you’re a jerk and don’t care about the Hellfire.
Misconception #1: I’m not backbiting, it’s true.
This, by far, is the most common misconception and response we find Muslims making when we warn them about backbiting. They think that backbiting is only when you mention bad things about people that aren’t true. Is that really the case?
Going back to the definition of backbiting, the Prophet sal Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said backbiting is to mention things about your brother (or sister) which they don’t like. After the Companions heard this definition, one of them asked, “what do you think about if what I say about that person is true?”
“If (that) is actually found (in that person) what you claimed, you, in fact, backbit him. And if that’s not in that person, it’s slander,” the Prophet sal Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam answered.
This shows that we’ve got it all wrong. Just because what we’re saying is true, doesn’t mean it’s not backbiting. In fact, it proves that we are indeed backbiting, because backbiting is true information. If it wasn’t true, we’d be doing something worse than backbiting, slander.
That makes a whole lot of things count as backbiting. That’s why when ‘Ā’isha said about Ṣafīyya, the wife of the Prophet sal Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam who was the daughter of a Jewish leader, that, “she’s short,” he got upset and said, “you have said a word that if were to be dropped into the sea it would contaminate it.”8
‘Ā’isha and the Prophet sal Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam knew about Ṣafīyya’s height. So did everyone else who saw her in Medinah, and all the people from her tribe before she married the Prophet. In other words, what ‘Ā’isha said was as true as it gets. But the fact that it was true made it backbiting. And if something as small as what she said was poison to the entire sea, what about when we talk about how people may be gaining weight, undergoing a divorce, losing their hair, struggling to control their anger, failing to give up a public sin, or anything else they wouldn’t like said about them?
Response: Inform them about truth being backbiting and falsehood being slander.
“Yeah, you’re backbiting, because the Prophet sal Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam if it’s true, which you’re saying it is, then it’s backbiting.”
Conclusion
Backbiting is no misdemeanor. It’s a federal offense. In fact, it’s more than that. It’s a universal act of ethical treason, the likes of which transcend this world and has severe consequences in the next.
We need to remember that when we signed up to become Muslim, we agreed to follow all of the rules, and one of the rules is that for anyone else who signed up for the contract of Lā ilāh ha illa Allāh, Muḥammmad al-rasūlullāh you can’t ever talk behind their back. Doing so is not only a horrible sin and a disgusting act, it’s one of the worst things you could ever do to your Muslim brother or sister.
While you may be fired up to use the responses to these misconceptions and are trying to think of people you could use them on, ask yourself if the person to respond to is none other than you. Do you have these misconceptions about backbiting? Have you ever made any of these five justifications or something similar to them? If so, give yourself the responses and work on yourself first, and eventually, you can work on correcting others, as well.
1. Qur’ān: Surah Ḥujurāt, chapter 49, verse 12, Sahih International translation
2. Qur’ān: Surah Nūr, chapter 24, verse 11
3. Ḥadīth: Sunan al-Tirmidhī
4. Ḥadīth: Bukharī 3265; Muslim, 2843
5. Ḥadīth: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4875, Book 41, Number 4860
6. Ḥadīth: Muslim, Book 032, Chapter 18, Number 6265, narrated Abū Hurairah
7. Ḥadīth: Bukharī, Volume 8, Book 82, Number 799, narrated Sahl bin Sā‘d
8. Ḥadīth: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2502, Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4875
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01. Call an old friend, just to say hi.
02. Hold a door open for a stranger.
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04. Compliment someone on his or her appearance.
05. Ask a coworker for their opinion on a project.
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36. Hug someone in your family for no reason.
37. Wave to a child in the car next to you.
38. Send a thank-you note to your doctor.
39. Repeat something nice you heard about someone else.
40. Leave a joke on someone's answering machine.
41. Be a mentor or coach to someone.
42. Forgive a loan.
43. Fill up the copier machine with paper after you're done using it.
44. Tell someone you believe in them.
45. Share your umbrella on a rainy day.
46. Welcome new neighbors with flowers or a plant.
47. Offer to watch a friend's home while they're away.
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49. Ask a child to play a board game, and let them win.
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54. Dance with someone who hasn't been asked.
55. Tell someone you mentioned them in your prayers.
56. Give children's clothes to another family when your kids outgrow them.
57. Deliver extra vegetables from your garden to the whole neighborhood.
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64. Brush the snow off of the car next to yours.
65. Return your shopping cart to the front of the store.
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67. Pay for a stranger's cup of coffee without them knowing it.
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69. Ask an older person for their advice.
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94. Be especially happy for someone when they tell you their good news.
95. Compliment a coworker on their role in a successful project.
96. Give your spouse a spontaneous back rub at the end of the day.
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FOR INVESTMENT / HOTEL HOLDING REQUIRED SENIOR ACCOUNTANTSend your CV to Email: jobs.q82010@yahoo.com Certified and Credited University Degree in Accounting Preferably with Chartered Accountant...
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Major Accounts Manager - Saudi Arabia
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:08 AM PDT
Our client, a global insurance organization is looking for a Major Accounts Manager to join its team in Jeddah. Responsibilities:Quote the Job Title in the subject of your email and send...
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Estimator at Global Intelligent Systems Est - Abu Dhabi
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:08 AM PDT
Estimator, with 2 years experience in low current system, required for a Co. in Abu Dhabi. Email CV to syed@gis.ae / Website: www.gis.ae
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Male Teachers for Al Falah International School - Saudi Arabia
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:08 AM PDT
AL FALAH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, DPS – JEDDAH Applications are invited from MALE TEACHERS - For all Subjects (Senior and Junior School) Qualifications Required:Send your CV to: The...
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Multiple Job Positions (Telecom Project) - Saudi Arabia
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:04 AM PDT
REQUIRED URGENTLY for Telecommunication project: (Riyadh and Jeddah)Minimum three years experience. Structure Engineer - 2 Nos (MS, Degree) Civil Engineer - 2 Nos (BS, Degree) Communication...
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Cost Accountant - Saudi Arabia
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:03 AM PDT
A reputable company is looking for COST ACCOUNTANT With the following qualification: Bachelor degree in accounting, CMA certificate is preferable. 5 years of related...
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Safety Officer Required for a Packaging Company - Saudi Arabia
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:02 AM PDT
A leading Packaging Company specializing in the manufacture of Aerosol, Food, Paint Cans and Injection Moulded Pails in modern hi-tech premises is seeking for an experienced person in the...
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Accountant Required - Saudi Arabia
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:02 AM PDT
The group is a market leader with an impressive portfolio and reputation for high-end quality products and exceptional services. We offer our staff a healthy working environment and grown potential....
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Principal and Teachers Required at an International School - Saudi Arabia
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:02 AM PDT
An International School in Jeddah is currently looking to recruit the following for the forthcoming Academic Year (IGCSE Syllabus) Principal Teachers for all Grades - (Reception 1 to Grade...
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Commercial Trading Manager - UAE
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:02 AM PDT
Our client, a global insurance organization is looking for a Commercial Trading Manager to join its team in Dubai. Responsibilities:Quote the Job Title in the subject of your email and send...
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
i-Phone App & Game Developer at Kunooz Dubsi Info Tech llc - Dubai
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:02 AM PDT
i-Phone App & Game Developer for Objective-C and J2ME Send CV to: career@kunoozdubai.com / Website: www.kunoozdubai.com
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Sales Engineer - Dubai
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:02 AM PDT
Sales Engineer Should be an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer, with min. 2 years UAE exp. & a valid UAE D/L. Own a car preferred. Good salary + commission. Email CV with a photograph...
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Multiple Job Positions in a Signage Company - Bahrain
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:02 AM PDT
A leading Signage company in Bahrain has the following vacancies : SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 10 years experience in retail selling experience....
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Civil Draftsman - Dubai
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:01 AM PDT
Civil Draftsman, with knowledge of AutoCAD, Photoshop & 3D Max, urgently required. Email CV to abmdubai@eim.ae
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
International Economist - Qatar
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:00 AM PDT
Our client, an international bank is looking for a International Economist to join its expanding team in Doha. Responsibilities: Analyze trends in international money and trade and global...
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Senior Dealer of Corporate Sales - Qatar
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:00 AM PDT
Our client, an international bank is looking for a Senior Dealer to join its Corporate Sales team in Doha. Responsibilities: Research on products and markets and update the corporate sales...
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Interior Designer - Dubai
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:00 AM PDT
Interior Designer, with experience in AutoCAD & drawings, required in Dubai. Email: wintwood@emirates.net.ae
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Production Manager - Dubai
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:00 AM PDT
A well established precast concrete factory with facilities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi is seeking to recruit a Production Manager to be responsible for the management of all...
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Multiple Job Positions in an International School - Qatar
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:00 AM PDT
Accountant and Secretary Required - Kuwait
Major Accounts Manager - Saudi Arabia
Estimator at Global Intelligent Systems Est - Abu Dhabi
Male Teachers for Al Falah International School - Saudi Arabia
Multiple Job Positions (Telecom Project) - Saudi Arabia
Cost Accountant - Saudi Arabia
Safety Officer Required for a Packaging Company - Saudi Arabia
Accountant Required - Saudi Arabia
Principal and Teachers Required at an International School - Saudi Arabia
Commercial Trading Manager - UAE
i-Phone App & Game Developer at Kunooz Dubsi Info Tech llc - Dubai
Sales Engineer - Dubai
Multiple Job Positions in a Signage Company - Bahrain
Civil Draftsman - Dubai
International Economist - Qatar
Senior Dealer of Corporate Sales - Qatar
Interior Designer - Dubai
Production Manager - Dubai
Multiple Job Positions in an International School - Qatar
Accountant and Secretary Required - Kuwait
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:08 AM PDT
FOR INVESTMENT / HOTEL HOLDING REQUIRED SENIOR ACCOUNTANTSend your CV to Email: jobs.q82010@yahoo.com Certified and Credited University Degree in Accounting Preferably with Chartered Accountant...
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Major Accounts Manager - Saudi Arabia
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:08 AM PDT
Our client, a global insurance organization is looking for a Major Accounts Manager to join its team in Jeddah. Responsibilities:Quote the Job Title in the subject of your email and send...
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Estimator at Global Intelligent Systems Est - Abu Dhabi
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:08 AM PDT
Estimator, with 2 years experience in low current system, required for a Co. in Abu Dhabi. Email CV to syed@gis.ae / Website: www.gis.ae
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Male Teachers for Al Falah International School - Saudi Arabia
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:08 AM PDT
AL FALAH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, DPS – JEDDAH Applications are invited from MALE TEACHERS - For all Subjects (Senior and Junior School) Qualifications Required:Send your CV to: The...
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Multiple Job Positions (Telecom Project) - Saudi Arabia
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:04 AM PDT
REQUIRED URGENTLY for Telecommunication project: (Riyadh and Jeddah)Minimum three years experience. Structure Engineer - 2 Nos (MS, Degree) Civil Engineer - 2 Nos (BS, Degree) Communication...
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Cost Accountant - Saudi Arabia
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:03 AM PDT
A reputable company is looking for COST ACCOUNTANT With the following qualification: Bachelor degree in accounting, CMA certificate is preferable. 5 years of related...
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Safety Officer Required for a Packaging Company - Saudi Arabia
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:02 AM PDT
A leading Packaging Company specializing in the manufacture of Aerosol, Food, Paint Cans and Injection Moulded Pails in modern hi-tech premises is seeking for an experienced person in the...
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Accountant Required - Saudi Arabia
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:02 AM PDT
The group is a market leader with an impressive portfolio and reputation for high-end quality products and exceptional services. We offer our staff a healthy working environment and grown potential....
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Principal and Teachers Required at an International School - Saudi Arabia
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:02 AM PDT
An International School in Jeddah is currently looking to recruit the following for the forthcoming Academic Year (IGCSE Syllabus) Principal Teachers for all Grades - (Reception 1 to Grade...
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Commercial Trading Manager - UAE
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:02 AM PDT
Our client, a global insurance organization is looking for a Commercial Trading Manager to join its team in Dubai. Responsibilities:Quote the Job Title in the subject of your email and send...
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
i-Phone App & Game Developer at Kunooz Dubsi Info Tech llc - Dubai
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:02 AM PDT
i-Phone App & Game Developer for Objective-C and J2ME Send CV to: career@kunoozdubai.com / Website: www.kunoozdubai.com
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Sales Engineer - Dubai
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:02 AM PDT
Sales Engineer Should be an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer, with min. 2 years UAE exp. & a valid UAE D/L. Own a car preferred. Good salary + commission. Email CV with a photograph...
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Multiple Job Positions in a Signage Company - Bahrain
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:02 AM PDT
A leading Signage company in Bahrain has the following vacancies : SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 10 years experience in retail selling experience....
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Civil Draftsman - Dubai
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:01 AM PDT
Civil Draftsman, with knowledge of AutoCAD, Photoshop & 3D Max, urgently required. Email CV to abmdubai@eim.ae
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
International Economist - Qatar
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:00 AM PDT
Our client, an international bank is looking for a International Economist to join its expanding team in Doha. Responsibilities: Analyze trends in international money and trade and global...
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Senior Dealer of Corporate Sales - Qatar
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:00 AM PDT
Our client, an international bank is looking for a Senior Dealer to join its Corporate Sales team in Doha. Responsibilities: Research on products and markets and update the corporate sales...
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Interior Designer - Dubai
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:00 AM PDT
Interior Designer, with experience in AutoCAD & drawings, required in Dubai. Email: wintwood@emirates.net.ae
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Production Manager - Dubai
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:00 AM PDT
A well established precast concrete factory with facilities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi is seeking to recruit a Production Manager to be responsible for the management of all...
(Read Full Post on jobshob.org)
Multiple Job Positions in an International School - Qatar
Posted: 06 Jun 2010 10:00 AM PDT
World cup leads
Assalam-O-Alaikum Wa Rahmat-Allaah Wa Barakaatuhu
What will be the major stories that dominate the 2010 World Cup in South Africa?
Past tournaments have been memorable for incidents such as Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" in 1986, Zinedine Zidane's infamous head butt in the 2006 final and West Germany's "Miracle of Berne" of 1954.
Roger Milla's corner-flag dance for Cameroon in 1990 and Rivaldo's faking of an injury in 2002 will also echo down the ages.
CNN takes a look into a handy crystal ball to bring you the headlines waiting to be written come kick-off on June 11.
1. First African team to reach semifinals
Back in 1977, Pele predicted that an African team would win the World Cup by the year 2000.
Ten years on and his forecast is still unlikely to reach fruition, but the Ivory Coast could surpass the continent's previous record-setters Senegal, who made it to the quarterfinals in 2002.
Watch out World Cup, 'Dynamite' Drogba is ready to explode!
The Elephants' squad is packed with talent including Didier Drogba, Salomon Kalou and the Toure brothers. However, they'll need all their talented individuals to pull together as a team if they are to even qualify from a "group of death" which includes Brazil, Portugal and North Korea.
2. Messi flops!
He may be the world's best player but "the Flea" could be about to get squashed by the weight of expectation. His recent form has seen him compared favorably to Diego Maradona, now his international coach, but the odds could well be against him at the World Cup.
Not only did Argentina struggle to qualify with the unsteady "Hand of God" at the helm, but La Albiceleste play a counter-attacking style that doesn't fit Messi's abilities quite as snugly as Barcelona's possession play.
Who will be the World Cup's best player?
This summer, the world's best hatchet-men will be lining up to cut little Leo down. If Messi is going to dance past them, he'll have to shrug off all the fatigue caused by playing well over 100 competitive games in the last two years.
3. Americans stun England again in repeat of 1950 upset
Sixty years ago, the U.S. shocked the soccer world when a ragbag collection of semi-professionals defeated England, one of the mightiest footballing nations and one of the favorites for the title in the Brazil tournament.
The Americans have beaten their former colonial masters only once since then, at home in 1993, but come into the South African event having topped the CONCACAF qualifying group.
Fabio Capello's England defeated the U.S. 2-0 at Wembley in May 2008 ahead of a similarly successful qualifying campaign, but the Italian coach's preparations have been hampered by injuries to key players.
Subsequently, England's standing as one of the pre-tournament favorites is looking less solid than it did two months ago -- leaving the stage set for the Americans to cause another big upset in the Group C opener on June 12.
4. Spain win the World Cup
Fernando Torres, Cesc Fabregas and Andres Iniesta may be struggling to be fit in time for the World Cup, but such is the quality of Spain's squad that they are still favorites to win.
Who will win the World Cup?
Apart from perhaps Brazil, no other team has the strength in depth that the European champions have. That's precisely why Spain secured all 30 points available during World Cup qualification -- a world record.
Grouped with minnows Switzerland, Honduras and Chile, Vicente del Bosque's team should build a nice head of steam before hypnotizing the rest of the competition into submission with their deadly passing game.
5. Ivorian 'out-Sambas' the Brazilians
Growing up, Gervais Yao Kouassi had so much talent his coach gave him the Brazilian nickname "Gervinho."
Now, this explosive Ivory Coast striker has the chance to put his skills to the ultimate test against the Samba Kings in Group G. Expect fireworks.
Become a CNN Super Fan: Why your country needs you!
How this lightning-fast forward still plies his trade in France's Ligue 1 is anyone's guess. But don't expect that to last much longer, as big European sides such as Arsenal and Bayern Munich are already queuing up to sign the 23-year-old.
6. Serbia the tournament's dark horses
Having topped a qualification group that included France, destroying Romania 5-0 along the way, Serbia are the team that no-one wants to face.
This will be the first tournament in the young nation's history, so the Serbs won't lack motivation (although having been drawn in a group with Germany, Australia and Ghana, they'll need all the help they can get.)
With Manchester United's Nemanja Vidic at the back, soon-to-be Liverpool man Milan Jovanovic on the wing and the giant 2.02-meter-tall Nikola Zigic at center-forward, the Serbs pack quite a punch.
Expect to see them drop some big names onto the canvas this summer, despite the shock 1-0 loss to unfancied New Zealand in the warm-up matches.
7. Let Mesut entertain you
Not since the days of Thomas Hassler and Mehmet Scholl have Germany been able to boast such a creative midfielder as Mesut Ozil.
In this 21-year-old schemer, the Mannschaft have finally found the player that will add an element of surprise to their traditional strengths of power, pace and sheer persistence.
The World Cup's missing men
This season at Werder Bremen, he successfully took over the No. 10 role from Diego after the Brazilian joined Juventus, scoring eight goals and supplying 11 assists.
But Ozil's most crucial moment came during the World Cup qualifier against Russia, when he created the goal that sent Germany through to South Africa.
8. Give video technology a chance
According to one financial expert, the Thierry Henry handball that cost Ireland a place in the World Cup also cost that country's economy $150 million.
As far as the Irish are concerned, one $500 camera on Shay Given's goal line would have been the greatest save of all time if it would have helped the referee to spot Henry's infamous appengage-assisted goal. "I will be honest, it was a handball. But I'm not the ref. I played it, the ref allowed it," he later said.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has ruled out the use of such technology in South Africa, but with a nation's hearts -- and pockets -- on the line, the clamor will grow ever stronger should something similar happen again in June and July.
9. Uruguayan star gives France 'Les Bleus'
The Zinedine Zidane-less France will be casting admiring glances over at Uruguay's star man when they meet in Group A.
The fiery forward Luis Suarez has been in remarkable form for Ajax this season, sending him top of the Dutch Eredivisie scoring charts with an incredible 35 goals in 33 games -- a tally that includes a sensational six-goal haul in one match.
Combined with deadly marksman Diego Forlan, who scored 18 La Liga goals for Atletico Madrid this season, Suarez's quick feet and eye for goal could conspire to send France home early again this summer as he seeks to add to his tally of 45 in all competitions so far.
10. Ban the vuvuzela
It's been compared to a swarm of wasps and even an elephant passing wind, but nevertheless the vuvuzela remains dear to many South African fans' hearts.
However, don't expect everyone to take so kindly to the piercing sound of the stadium horn.
The pre-tournament campaign for FIFA to ban the instrument fell on deaf ears, which is ironic considering that recent research by the University of Pretoria revealed that the 140-decibel roar of a stadium full of horns will leave you with exactly that.
What will be the major stories that dominate the 2010 World Cup in South Africa?
Past tournaments have been memorable for incidents such as Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" in 1986, Zinedine Zidane's infamous head butt in the 2006 final and West Germany's "Miracle of Berne" of 1954.
Roger Milla's corner-flag dance for Cameroon in 1990 and Rivaldo's faking of an injury in 2002 will also echo down the ages.
CNN takes a look into a handy crystal ball to bring you the headlines waiting to be written come kick-off on June 11.
1. First African team to reach semifinals
Back in 1977, Pele predicted that an African team would win the World Cup by the year 2000.
Ten years on and his forecast is still unlikely to reach fruition, but the Ivory Coast could surpass the continent's previous record-setters Senegal, who made it to the quarterfinals in 2002.
Watch out World Cup, 'Dynamite' Drogba is ready to explode!
The Elephants' squad is packed with talent including Didier Drogba, Salomon Kalou and the Toure brothers. However, they'll need all their talented individuals to pull together as a team if they are to even qualify from a "group of death" which includes Brazil, Portugal and North Korea.
2. Messi flops!
He may be the world's best player but "the Flea" could be about to get squashed by the weight of expectation. His recent form has seen him compared favorably to Diego Maradona, now his international coach, but the odds could well be against him at the World Cup.
Not only did Argentina struggle to qualify with the unsteady "Hand of God" at the helm, but La Albiceleste play a counter-attacking style that doesn't fit Messi's abilities quite as snugly as Barcelona's possession play.
Who will be the World Cup's best player?
This summer, the world's best hatchet-men will be lining up to cut little Leo down. If Messi is going to dance past them, he'll have to shrug off all the fatigue caused by playing well over 100 competitive games in the last two years.
3. Americans stun England again in repeat of 1950 upset
Sixty years ago, the U.S. shocked the soccer world when a ragbag collection of semi-professionals defeated England, one of the mightiest footballing nations and one of the favorites for the title in the Brazil tournament.
The Americans have beaten their former colonial masters only once since then, at home in 1993, but come into the South African event having topped the CONCACAF qualifying group.
Fabio Capello's England defeated the U.S. 2-0 at Wembley in May 2008 ahead of a similarly successful qualifying campaign, but the Italian coach's preparations have been hampered by injuries to key players.
Subsequently, England's standing as one of the pre-tournament favorites is looking less solid than it did two months ago -- leaving the stage set for the Americans to cause another big upset in the Group C opener on June 12.
4. Spain win the World Cup
Fernando Torres, Cesc Fabregas and Andres Iniesta may be struggling to be fit in time for the World Cup, but such is the quality of Spain's squad that they are still favorites to win.
Who will win the World Cup?
Apart from perhaps Brazil, no other team has the strength in depth that the European champions have. That's precisely why Spain secured all 30 points available during World Cup qualification -- a world record.
Grouped with minnows Switzerland, Honduras and Chile, Vicente del Bosque's team should build a nice head of steam before hypnotizing the rest of the competition into submission with their deadly passing game.
5. Ivorian 'out-Sambas' the Brazilians
Growing up, Gervais Yao Kouassi had so much talent his coach gave him the Brazilian nickname "Gervinho."
Now, this explosive Ivory Coast striker has the chance to put his skills to the ultimate test against the Samba Kings in Group G. Expect fireworks.
Become a CNN Super Fan: Why your country needs you!
How this lightning-fast forward still plies his trade in France's Ligue 1 is anyone's guess. But don't expect that to last much longer, as big European sides such as Arsenal and Bayern Munich are already queuing up to sign the 23-year-old.
6. Serbia the tournament's dark horses
Having topped a qualification group that included France, destroying Romania 5-0 along the way, Serbia are the team that no-one wants to face.
This will be the first tournament in the young nation's history, so the Serbs won't lack motivation (although having been drawn in a group with Germany, Australia and Ghana, they'll need all the help they can get.)
With Manchester United's Nemanja Vidic at the back, soon-to-be Liverpool man Milan Jovanovic on the wing and the giant 2.02-meter-tall Nikola Zigic at center-forward, the Serbs pack quite a punch.
Expect to see them drop some big names onto the canvas this summer, despite the shock 1-0 loss to unfancied New Zealand in the warm-up matches.
7. Let Mesut entertain you
Not since the days of Thomas Hassler and Mehmet Scholl have Germany been able to boast such a creative midfielder as Mesut Ozil.
In this 21-year-old schemer, the Mannschaft have finally found the player that will add an element of surprise to their traditional strengths of power, pace and sheer persistence.
The World Cup's missing men
This season at Werder Bremen, he successfully took over the No. 10 role from Diego after the Brazilian joined Juventus, scoring eight goals and supplying 11 assists.
But Ozil's most crucial moment came during the World Cup qualifier against Russia, when he created the goal that sent Germany through to South Africa.
8. Give video technology a chance
According to one financial expert, the Thierry Henry handball that cost Ireland a place in the World Cup also cost that country's economy $150 million.
As far as the Irish are concerned, one $500 camera on Shay Given's goal line would have been the greatest save of all time if it would have helped the referee to spot Henry's infamous appengage-assisted goal. "I will be honest, it was a handball. But I'm not the ref. I played it, the ref allowed it," he later said.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has ruled out the use of such technology in South Africa, but with a nation's hearts -- and pockets -- on the line, the clamor will grow ever stronger should something similar happen again in June and July.
9. Uruguayan star gives France 'Les Bleus'
The Zinedine Zidane-less France will be casting admiring glances over at Uruguay's star man when they meet in Group A.
The fiery forward Luis Suarez has been in remarkable form for Ajax this season, sending him top of the Dutch Eredivisie scoring charts with an incredible 35 goals in 33 games -- a tally that includes a sensational six-goal haul in one match.
Combined with deadly marksman Diego Forlan, who scored 18 La Liga goals for Atletico Madrid this season, Suarez's quick feet and eye for goal could conspire to send France home early again this summer as he seeks to add to his tally of 45 in all competitions so far.
10. Ban the vuvuzela
It's been compared to a swarm of wasps and even an elephant passing wind, but nevertheless the vuvuzela remains dear to many South African fans' hearts.
However, don't expect everyone to take so kindly to the piercing sound of the stadium horn.
The pre-tournament campaign for FIFA to ban the instrument fell on deaf ears, which is ironic considering that recent research by the University of Pretoria revealed that the 140-decibel roar of a stadium full of horns will leave you with exactly that.
[65. Surah At-Talaq : Ayah 2-3]
Interpretation of the meaning in English
"... And for those who fear Allah,
He (ever) prepares a way out;"*1
"And He provides for him
from (sources) he never could imagine.*2
And if any one puts his trust in Allah,
sufficient is ((Allah)) for him ..."
[65. Surah At-Talaq : Ayah 2-3]
Explanation
*1 Allah says that whoever acts in fear of Him,
He will open for him a way out of the difficulties.
This automatically gives the meaning that
whoever does not fear Allah in these matters,
will create for himself such complications and difficulties
from which he will find no way out.
*2 If a person spends his wealth in accordance with His law,
He will provide for him in a manner beyond all expectations.
QURAN (THE REAL WAY TO LIVE)
چوتھا پارہ - لن تنالوا
سورہ آل عمران میں جن مضامین کو خاص اہمیت کے ساتھ بیان کیا گیا ہے ان میں انفاق فی سبیل اللہ کا مضمون بھی ہے، چوتھے پارہ کے آغاز میں اس مضمون کی مناسبت سے ایک اہم ہدایت دی گئی ہے، وہ یہ کہ نیکی کا کمال درجہ اس وقت تک حاصل نہیں ہوسکتا جب تک کہ اللہ تعالیٰ کی راہ میں اپنی پسندیدہ چیزوں کو نہ لگایا جائے، مطلوب تک پہنچنے کیلئے محبوب کی قربانی اور ایثار ضروری ہے۔ اس کے علاوہ جو اہم مضامین چوتھے پارہ میں بیان کےے گئے ہیں وہ درج ذیل ہیں:
۱۔ جب تحویل ِ قبلہ کا حکم نازل ہونے کے بعد حضوراکرم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے بیت المقدس کی بجائے کعبہ کو اپنا قبلہ ٹھہرالیا تو اس پر اہل ِ کتاب نے بڑا شوروغوغا کیا .......۔
مزید پڑھنے کیلئے یہاں کلک کریں
سورہ آل عمران میں جن مضامین کو خاص اہمیت کے ساتھ بیان کیا گیا ہے ان میں انفاق فی سبیل اللہ کا مضمون بھی ہے، چوتھے پارہ کے آغاز میں اس مضمون کی مناسبت سے ایک اہم ہدایت دی گئی ہے، وہ یہ کہ نیکی کا کمال درجہ اس وقت تک حاصل نہیں ہوسکتا جب تک کہ اللہ تعالیٰ کی راہ میں اپنی پسندیدہ چیزوں کو نہ لگایا جائے، مطلوب تک پہنچنے کیلئے محبوب کی قربانی اور ایثار ضروری ہے۔ اس کے علاوہ جو اہم مضامین چوتھے پارہ میں بیان کےے گئے ہیں وہ درج ذیل ہیں:
۱۔ جب تحویل ِ قبلہ کا حکم نازل ہونے کے بعد حضوراکرم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے بیت المقدس کی بجائے کعبہ کو اپنا قبلہ ٹھہرالیا تو اس پر اہل ِ کتاب نے بڑا شوروغوغا کیا .......۔
مزید پڑھنے کیلئے یہاں کلک کریں
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