The ruling on a repentant person mentioning his deeds before his repentance
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Question:
This questioner, Abu 'Abd al-Rahman, says: Some of the young men, to whom Allah has granted guidance and a keenness to do good and remain steadfast, mention during interviews what they used to do in their early days, such as violations and other things. Is that permissible for them, Honorable Shaykh?
Answer:
No, this is not permissible. It is obligatory for them to cover up their own faults, and to repent to Allah from their sins and evil deeds with a sincere repentance, and to feel remorse for what happened from them. This is sufficient. And they should resolve not to return to it. Yes.
This questioner, Abu 'Abd al-Rahman, says: Some of the young men, to whom Allah has granted guidance and a keenness to do good and remain steadfast, mention during interviews what they used to do in their early days, such as violations and other things. Is that permissible for them, Honorable Shaykh?
Answer:
No, this is not permissible. It is obligatory for them to cover up their own faults, and to repent to Allah from their sins and evil deeds with a sincere repentance, and to feel remorse for what happened from them. This is sufficient. And they should resolve not to return to it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 7608- حكم ذكر التائب أعماله قبل التوبة - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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