«اِللِّي يِفْتِنْ لَكْ يِفْتِنْ عَلِيكْ»

A person who carries harmful tales or disparaging reports about others should not automatically be treated as trustworthy. Their willingness to pass along such talk warns that they may speak similarly about the listener.

The proverb counsels vigilance toward tale-bearers and against placing confidence in damaging reports they convey. It concerns malicious gossip or reputation-harming talk, not ordinary news-sharing, fair criticism, or routine communication.

Use this saying to warn someone not to rely on a person who relays damaging gossip about others, especially when private remarks or reputations are involved. It cautions about that person’s conduct rather than making a claim about any group or community.