Major Sins # 52
Two people conversing privately to the exclusion of a third
This is one of the problems that exist in social gatherings, and it is one of
the ways in which Shaytaan divides the Muslims and makes some of them hate
others.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) explained the rule and
the wisdom behind it: "If you are three, then two should not converse privately
to the exclusion of a third until you are joined by other people, because this
will make him sad."
(Reported by al-Bukhaari, see Fath al-Baari, 11/83).
This also includes three people talking privately to the exclusion of a fourth,
and so on, and two people speaking in a language which the third does not
understand, because this is undoubtedly a form of disrespect towards the third,
and gives the impression that they intend to hurt him, etc.
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