The Holy Quran 4:83 — Surah An-Nisa

Arabic text

وَإِذَا جَآءَهُمْ أَمْرٌ مِّنَ ٱلْأَمْنِ أَوِ ٱلْخَوْفِ أَذَاعُوا۟ بِهِۦ ۖ وَلَوْ رَدُّوهُ إِلَى ٱلرَّسُولِ وَإِلَىٰٓ أُو۟لِى ٱلْأَمْرِ مِنْهُمْ لَعَلِمَهُ ٱلَّذِينَ يَسْتَنۢبِطُونَهُۥ مِنْهُمْ ۗ وَلَوْلَا فَضْلُ ٱللَّهِ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَتُهُۥ لَٱتَّبَعْتُمُ ٱلشَّيْطَـٰنَ إِلَّا قَلِيلًا

Translation

When (news of) any matter of peace or fear comes to them (the Munaafiqeen and ignorant Muslims), they (immediately) broadcast it (thereby causing harm to the Muslims). If they had (first) referred the matter to the Rasulullaah ﷺ and to those of them who have understanding (to the learned Muslims with insight), it would surely be known to those of them who investigate (verify) the matter (they would know whether the matter needs to be publicised or not). If it were not for Allaah's grace and mercy (bounty) on you, you would surely follow Shaytaan except for a few (of you).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

Condemnation of spreading rumours: that is, one fault of these hypocrites and Muslims of little understanding is this: when some matter of security comes up — for example, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ intending to make peace with someone, or hearing news of a victory of the army of Islam — or they hear some alarming news, such as enemies gathering somewhere or…

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