Workplace ostracism is common in south asian organizations and universities.
طبراني : أنّ العبّاس رضي اللّه عنه أتى النبي (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم)فقال : يا رسول اللّه انّي انتهيت الى قوم يتحدّثون فلمّا رأوني سكتوا و ما ذاك إلاّ أنّهم يبغضونا ، فقال (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) : أو قد فعلوها ! و الذي نفسي بيده لا يؤمن أحدٌ حتّى يُحبّكم لحبّي ، أيرجون أن يدخلوا الجنة بشفاعتي و لا يرجوها بنو عبد المطلب
Tabarani narrates that the uncle of the Prophet(s) complained to him that people are talking to each other and I arrive, they fall silent. I am sure this is due to hatred. The Prophet(s) said: Really? No one becomes a believers unless they love you. Do they hope to enter Paradise through my intercession.
There are two types of ostracism.
- Purposeful ostracism is a form of abuse.
- Nonpurposeful ostracism is due to neglect.
Quran condemns both abuse and neglect in relationships and society at large.