n-m-m

Description

The Arabic root نمم (n-m-m) in the Quran conveys the concept of malicious tale-bearing, backbiting, and spreading gossip with the intent to cause harm or discord between people. It appears in Surah Al-Qalam (68:11) describing a contemptible character trait of one who walks about spreading slander and rumors. This root emphasizes the destructive social and moral consequences of gossip-mongering, which Islam strongly condemns as it undermines trust, damages reputations, and fractures community bonds.