When is it permissible and when is it blameworthy to praise a man to his face?
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Question:
Is mentioning the virtues of these three considered a contradiction to the prohibition against praising a man to his face?
Answer:
This falls under the category of initiating praise. This has a reason. If the praise has a reason, such as to console him, then there is no harm in it. As for praise that means certifying his character and expressing admiration, that is not permissible. But if the praise has a reason, then there is no harm. Yes.
Is mentioning the virtues of these three considered a contradiction to the prohibition against praising a man to his face?
Answer:
This falls under the category of initiating praise. This has a reason. If the praise has a reason, such as to console him, then there is no harm in it. As for praise that means certifying his character and expressing admiration, that is not permissible. But if the praise has a reason, then there is no harm. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، متى يباح ويذم مدح الرجل في وجهه؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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