The ruling on remaining in a gathering where backbiting is taking place
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Question:
It is not a trivial matter. May Allah grant you success. It is not befitting for you to see someone who is spending (in charity) while he has the ability, and yet it is difficult for him to leave the place where the spender is taking the name of backbiting.
Answer:
It is not difficult for a person to leave a place where there is great backbiting, which is among the major sins, and eating the flesh of people. You advised them, but they continued with the backbiting. You are not permitted to remain with them, as long as they have not bound you and closed the door. If they bind you and close the door, then you are excused. But as long as you are able to stand up and leave, praise be to Allah, it is obligatory for you to do so. Yes.
It is not a trivial matter. May Allah grant you success. It is not befitting for you to see someone who is spending (in charity) while he has the ability, and yet it is difficult for him to leave the place where the spender is taking the name of backbiting.
Answer:
It is not difficult for a person to leave a place where there is great backbiting, which is among the major sins, and eating the flesh of people. You advised them, but they continued with the backbiting. You are not permitted to remain with them, as long as they have not bound you and closed the door. If they bind you and close the door, then you are excused. But as long as you are able to stand up and leave, praise be to Allah, it is obligatory for you to do so. Yes.
Source
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