What is the ruling on warning against bad companions?
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Question:
From some of the bad companions, is this backbiting, and mentioning their state?
Answer:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. Warning against bad companions is not backbiting, but rather it is advice. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) saidSahih Muslim 55a, so your intention is not to belittle the person, but rather your intention is to warn your brother from being influenced by this person. This is advice. Yes.
From some of the bad companions, is this backbiting, and mentioning their state?
Answer:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. Warning against bad companions is not backbiting, but rather it is advice. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said
"The Religion is sincerity." We said, "To whom?" He said "To Allah, to His Book, To His Messenger, and to the leaders of the Muslims and their masses."
الدين النصيحة، قلنا لمن؟ قال لله ولكتابه ولرسوله ولأئمة المسلمين وعامتهم
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم التحذير من جلساء السوء؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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