#LIFE_LESSONS

Beware of Takhbeeb (Inciting Discord) It was narrated by Abu Hurairah (may Allāh be pleased with him), that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: ((ليس منا من خَبَّبَ امرأةً على زوجِها، أو عبدًا على سيِّدِه)) "He is not one of us who corrupts a woman against her husband, or a servant against his master." [Abu Dawood (2175); authenticated by Sheikh Albani in Ṣaḥīḥ Sunan Abī Dāwūd] Takhbīb refers to the act of inciting discord or corrupting the relationship between two parties, whether it be between husband and wife, a servant and their master, a student and their teacher, or similar relationships. 1. Incitement of a servant against their master involves undermining the servant’s loyalty, encouraging them to flee, rebel, mistreat, or deceive the master in any way. 2. Incitement of a spouse against their partner includes corrupting one’s loyalty toward the other, fostering animosity, urging divorce, emphasising faults while concealing virtues, or praising others in comparison to the spouse. Umm Khalid recounts: “My friend used to visit me frequently, and each time she tried to convince me to be suspicious of my husband. She insisted that I search his phone and clothing, claiming that most men are unfaithful and engage in relationships with other women. She did not stop there but encouraged me to treat him poorly, which eventually caused marital problems and led to our separation. Months later, I discovered that she had been inciting me against my husband because she herself was living in an unstable marriage.” 3. Incitement of a student against their teacher occurs when a student, who regularly studies under a knowledgeable teacher, is influenced by another person to lose trust in their teacher. This may take several forms, including: * Questioning the teacher’s intentions: “Your teacher only seeks fame; he does not genuinely care about your growth.” * Doubting the teacher’s knowledge or competence: “He isn’t truly qualified; there are others who are far better.” * Spreading rumours: “Did you know he mistreats other students or speaks poorly of other scholars?” * Offering alternatives or incentives: “You don’t need him; study with us instead, and we’ll provide better opportunities.” Over time, these manipulations sow seeds of distrust. The student grows distant, disengages from lessons, and may eventually abandon the teacher who had nurtured and guided them. #tarbiyah@masjidsahabah