Narrated Abu Dhar: That he heard the Prophet saying, "If somebody accuses another of Fusuq (by calling him 'Fasiq' i.e. a wicked person) or accuses him of Kufr, such an accusation will revert to him (i.e. the accuser) if his companion (the accused) is innocent."
— Sahih Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 73: Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab), Hadith #71
Narrated Abu Dhar: That he heard the Prophet saying, "If somebody accuses another of Fusuq (by calling him 'Fasiq' i.e. a wicked person) or accuses him of Kufr, such an accusation will revert to him (i.e. the accuser) if his companion (the accused) is innocent."
This hadith is from the book of Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab) in Sahih Bukhari, compiled by Imam al-Bukhari. It is hadith number 71 in book 73 of volume 8.
This hadith is referenced in the following topics: Gossip & Rumours, Honesty.
