Gibah dan Tabayun

What is the meaning of gibah?

• Sharing personal stories about oneself.

• Backbiting or speaking ill of someone in their absence.

• Discussing someone's achievements in their presence.

• Complimenting someone in their absence.

Is gibah a positive or negative action?

• Indifferent

• Neutral

• Positive

• Negative

Can gibah be done in a joking manner?

• No, gibah should not be done in a joking manner.

• Gibah is only wrong if it's serious.

• It's acceptable to joke about gibah among friends.

• Gibah can be done if it's light-hearted.

Why is gibah considered harmful?

• Gibah promotes honesty and transparency.

• Gibah helps strengthen community bonds.

• Gibah is harmful because it damages relationships and spreads negativity.

• Gibah is a form of constructive criticism.

What are some examples of gibah?

• Examples of gibah include talking about someone's appearance negatively, sharing private information about someone, or making derogatory comments about someone's actions.

• Sharing positive stories about someone

• Complimenting someone's achievements

• Discussing a person's favorite hobbies

How can we avoid committing gibah?

• Practice self-restraint and focus on positive speech.

• Focus on criticizing others' flaws.

• Ignore the feelings of those being discussed.

• Engage in gossip to bond with others.

Is it okay to talk about someone if it's true?

• You should never talk about someone, regardless of the truth.

• It's always okay to talk about someone if it's true.

• Only if the person is present should you discuss them.

• It depends on the context.

What should you do if you hear gibah?

• Join in and add more gossip.

• Encourage others to share more gossip.

• Ignore it and continue the conversation.

• Do not engage in the conversation and try to change the subject or leave.

How does gibah affect friendships?

• Gibah negatively affects friendships by eroding trust and causing emotional harm.

• Gibah promotes open communication among friends.

• Gibah has no impact on friendships whatsoever.

• Gibah strengthens friendships by building trust.

What is a good way to respond to gibah?

• Redirect the conversation or express disapproval.

• Encourage gossiping about others.

• Ignore the conversation completely.

• Join in and add more gossip.