Is it permissible to criticize people without need?
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Question:
And likewise, the one who says, "I do not accept the criticism of any person regarding a man I know, until I stand by myself or hear with my own ears this criticism?"
Answer:
You are obligated not to criticize people; it is not permissible for you to criticize people. Leave people to the cover of Allah, except if you need to, if someone consults you about this person, is it permissible to marry him or partner with him, or you know he is not suitable, you tell him, "This one is not suitable." But if no one asks you, you are not free from defects yourself, so think about your own defects first, and do not make your occupation criticizing people. Yes.
And likewise, the one who says, "I do not accept the criticism of any person regarding a man I know, until I stand by myself or hear with my own ears this criticism?"
Answer:
You are obligated not to criticize people; it is not permissible for you to criticize people. Leave people to the cover of Allah, except if you need to, if someone consults you about this person, is it permissible to marry him or partner with him, or you know he is not suitable, you tell him, "This one is not suitable." But if no one asks you, you are not free from defects yourself, so think about your own defects first, and do not make your occupation criticizing people. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز جرح الناس بدون حاجة؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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