The Ruling on Speaking Ill of Scholars
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Question:
He has a second question. He says: Shaykh, what is the ruling on speaking ill of scholars, and mocking and ridiculing them in forums, gatherings, and rest areas, and the like?
Answer:
This is a characteristic of the hypocrites in every time and place. They are the ones who mock the people of good. Even the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) was mocked. He (Exalted and Majestic is He) said:[At-Tawbah 9:58]. The hypocrites are the ones who mock the Messenger and mock the followers of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) in every time and in every place. Yes.
He has a second question. He says: Shaykh, what is the ruling on speaking ill of scholars, and mocking and ridiculing them in forums, gatherings, and rest areas, and the like?
Answer:
This is a characteristic of the hypocrites in every time and place. They are the ones who mock the people of good. Even the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) was mocked. He (Exalted and Majestic is He) said:
And among them are some who criticize you concerning the [distribution of] charities. If they are given from them, they approve; but if they are not given from them, at once they become angry.
وَمِنْهُم مَّن يَلْمِزُكَ فِي الصَّدَقَاتِ فَإِنْ أُعْطُوا مِنْهَا رَضُوا وَإِن لَّمْ يُعْطَوْا مِنْهَا إِذَا هُمْ يَسْخَطُونَ
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/077 — archive.org (3:40)
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