The Ruling on a Repentant Person Mentioning His Previous Sins in Gatherings
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Question:
This questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, the person whom Allah guided to the straight path always, in one of the rest areas or gatherings, mentions his story before the guidance. He says it is by way of admonition, such as if he used to consume intoxicants or narcotics, or smoke, and the like.
Answer:
This is not permissible. This action is not permissible. It is obligatory for him to repent, for one of the conditions of repentance is regret for what has passed, and that he cover himself as Allah has covered him, and not expose himself to others. This is not by way of advice; rather, it is by way of enumerating vices to people and exposing himself. There is no power and no strength except by Allah. So he must adhere to covering himself and repenting to Allah, Mighty and Majestic. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
This questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, the person whom Allah guided to the straight path always, in one of the rest areas or gatherings, mentions his story before the guidance. He says it is by way of admonition, such as if he used to consume intoxicants or narcotics, or smoke, and the like.
Answer:
This is not permissible. This action is not permissible. It is obligatory for him to repent, for one of the conditions of repentance is regret for what has passed, and that he cover himself as Allah has covered him, and not expose himself to others. This is not by way of advice; rather, it is by way of enumerating vices to people and exposing himself. There is no power and no strength except by Allah. So he must adhere to covering himself and repenting to Allah, Mighty and Majestic. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/275 — archive.org (6:32)
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