Mentioning the defects of a person when seeking advice
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Question:
And if one is asked for a ruling or advice on certain matters, is it permissible for him to speak about them, whether in marriage or otherwise?
Answer:
This varies. If someone consults you about a person he wants to marry, partner with, travel with, or the like, you mention what you know of his bad traits as a matter of advice, not as backbiting. This falls under the category of advice. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: So you advise him about what you know of the traits of the person he consulted you about. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
And if one is asked for a ruling or advice on certain matters, is it permissible for him to speak about them, whether in marriage or otherwise?
Answer:
This varies. If someone consults you about a person he wants to marry, partner with, travel with, or the like, you mention what you know of his bad traits as a matter of advice, not as backbiting. This falls under the category of advice. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Religion is advice,
الدين النصيحة،The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/192 — archive.org (7:38)
The Arabic text is a machine transcription of the audio recording.