What is the ruling on describing a sinner with ugly terms?
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Question:
What is the ruling on describing some of the sinners by saying, "So-and-so is the fornicator," or "the open sinner," or "the drunkard"?
Answer:
It is not permissible to taunt someone with their sin. Rather, he should advise him and cover his fault. Whoever covers a Muslim, Allah will cover him in this world and the Hereafter, along with his supplication and advice. Yes.
What is the ruling on describing some of the sinners by saying, "So-and-so is the fornicator," or "the open sinner," or "the drunkard"?
Answer:
It is not permissible to taunt someone with their sin. Rather, he should advise him and cover his fault. Whoever covers a Muslim, Allah will cover him in this world and the Hereafter, along with his supplication and advice. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم وصف العاصي بألفاظ قبيحة؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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