Protecting Your Reputation

Evil gossip is false derogatory criticism of a person, group of people, products, services, etc. Spreading evil gossip can cause humiliation or bring harm to a person's honor or assets, as well as their family and relatives.

Remember that the human soul is very sensitive and often vulnerable to evil gossip. Slander can lead to loss of life.

Avoid initiating and spreading evil gossip unless it is proven beyond a doubt, and essential for a just cause such as the prevention of robbery, injustice or other damage.

When you hear evil gossip, inquire how essential it is to repeat it. This might prevent the future spreading of the gossip.

If you offend anyone's honor or reputation, apologize personally in order to prevent further gossip. 

Don't gossip. Don't discuss intimate information about other people's lives.

The same applies to groups of people. Don't publish derogatory material against a group of people, a community or any specific congregation.

Don't humiliate people because of their looks, race, origin, religion, or sexual orientation.