Surah IV Women “NISA” Verses 148

148: Allah does not love the public utterance of hurtful speech, unless “it be” by one to whom injustice has been done; and Allah is hearing, knowing.

Surah XLIX the Chambers “HUJURAT” Verses 12

12: O you who believe! Avoid most of suspicion, for surely suspicion in some cases is a sin, and do not spy nor let some of you back bite others. Does one of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? But you abhor it; and be careful of “your duty to” Allah, surely Allah is oft returning “to mercy”, merciful.