# Sura 104 - The Backbiter

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> THE CHAPTER OF THE BACKBITER
> (CIV. Mecca.)
> IN the name of the merciful and compassionate God. Woe to every slanderous backbiter, who collects wealth and counts it.
> He thinks that his wealth can immortalize him.
> Not so! he shall be hurled into El'Hutamah!
> And what shall make thee understand what El'Hutamah is?- the fire of God kindled; which rises above the hearts. Verily, it is an archway over them on long-drawn columns.
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> — *Sura 104 - The Backbiter*