Is it true that there is no backbiting regarding one who openly commits sin?
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Question:
He says: Is it true that there is no backbiting regarding one who openly commits sin?
Answer:
I do not know of this. Backbiting is not permissible; backbiting is not permissible absolutely, except if this is in the context of referring the matter to the authorities, referring it to the authorities so that they can take action against him. In that case, there is no harm, because the benefit is greater. But mere backbiting, talking in gatherings or among people, that is not permissible. Yes.
He says: Is it true that there is no backbiting regarding one who openly commits sin?
Answer:
I do not know of this. Backbiting is not permissible; backbiting is not permissible absolutely, except if this is in the context of referring the matter to the authorities, referring it to the authorities so that they can take action against him. In that case, there is no harm, because the benefit is greater. But mere backbiting, talking in gatherings or among people, that is not permissible. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3893- 4717] هل صحيح أن المجاهر بالمعصية لا غيبة له ؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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