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RIYADH AS-SALIHIN 257 she made a reference to her short size). The Holy Prophet said: You have uttered a phrase which would suffice to pollute an ocean. Ayesha also relates: I mentioned something unpleasant about someone to the Holy Prophet. He said:. I do not like to be told anything unpleasant about anyone even in return for so much and so much (Abu Daud and Tirmidhi). 1531. Anas relates that the Holy Prophet said: On the night of my. Ascent I passed by some people whose nails were of copper and they were combing their faces and their chests with them. I inquired from Gabriel: Who are these? He said: These are people who eat the flesh of men and attack their reputations and honour (Abu Daud). 1532. This hadith is comprehended in No. 1575. 254. . On Prohibition of Listening to Idle Talk. Allah, the Exalted, has said: 343. When they hear idle talk, they turn away from it (28. 56). 344. Those who shun all that is vain (23: 4). 345. The ear, the eye and the heart shall all be called to account (17. 37). 346. When thou seest those who are engaged in vain discourse concerning Our Signs, keep away from them until they turn to some other topic. Should Satan cause thee to forget do not continue to sit with the unjust people after recollection (6. 69). 1533. Abu Darda' relates that the Holy Prophet said: He who defends the honour of a brother, Allah will shield his face against the Fire on the Day of Judgment (Tirmidhi). 1534. This hadith is part of No. 420. 1535. This hadith is part of No. 21. 255. . On Permissible Criticism 1536. Ayesha relates that a man asked for permission to see the Holy. Prophet whereupon the latter said: Let him come in, he is the worst of his family (Bokhari and Muslim).