The Impact of Sincere Repentance on the Rights of People, Such as Backbiting, Talebearing, and Theft
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Question:
The questioner asks: Does sincere repentance expiate what preceded it of backbiting, talebearing, and theft?
Answer:
Repentance is required, but if the wrong concerns people—if he wronged them, backbit about them, or harmed them—repentance alone is not sufficient. They must forgive him; they must forgive him for what he did wrong in their rights. Because these are the rights of people. Repentance alone is not sufficient in this regard. Part of repentance is returning to people their rights and the injustices done to them. Even if it was speech about their honor, he must seek their forgiveness and pardon.
The questioner asks: Does sincere repentance expiate what preceded it of backbiting, talebearing, and theft?
Answer:
Repentance is required, but if the wrong concerns people—if he wronged them, backbit about them, or harmed them—repentance alone is not sufficient. They must forgive him; they must forgive him for what he did wrong in their rights. Because these are the rights of people. Repentance alone is not sufficient in this regard. Part of repentance is returning to people their rights and the injustices done to them. Even if it was speech about their honor, he must seek their forgiveness and pardon.
Source
لقاء رمضان 09-09-1436هـ — alfawzan.live (23:15)
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