It is forbidden to listen to gossip when it involves others, and even more so when it involves how others dislike the listener himself. (When there is a constructive purpose in the listener knowing such information, listening may be permissible. This will be discussed later.) It is forbidden to listen to accounts of how others have spoken negatively about one’s family members or friends. Such listening usually serves no constructive purpose and causes the listener to dislike the person mentioned.
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