This verse and the next one consist of some moral instructions making Islamic ethics. As Allah Himself is concealer of faults, He loves not betrayal of secrets, or calling bad names, or slandering which is maliciously uttered tending to injure the reputation of another. There is an exception in this instruction, for a person who has suffered a wrong, and has every right to seek public redress. Such exceptionables too, have been warned that they should not accuse and defame another person falsely, because Allah can hear what they say and knows what they do. VERSE NO. 148