Is it considered backbiting if I complain to some of a person's companions about him because he harms me?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, something similar to this. He says: If there is a person who is a mu'adhdhin (the one who calls to prayer), and I want to complain about him to some of his companions regarding what he does to me, is that...? He says: If there is a person who harms me and I want to complain about him to some of his companions, does mentioning him and what he does count as backbiting?
Answer:
No, this is like what we mentioned regarding a complaint. If you mention him to someone who can prevent him from harming you, then this is claiming your right, and there is nothing wrong with it.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, something similar to this. He says: If there is a person who is a mu'adhdhin (the one who calls to prayer), and I want to complain about him to some of his companions regarding what he does to me, is that...? He says: If there is a person who harms me and I want to complain about him to some of his companions, does mentioning him and what he does count as backbiting?
Answer:
No, this is like what we mentioned regarding a complaint. If you mention him to someone who can prevent him from harming you, then this is claiming your right, and there is nothing wrong with it.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3894- 4717] هل يعد من الغيبة إذا شكوت شخصا يؤذيني إلى بعض رفاقه؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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