The Ruling on Covering Up the Sin of One Who Has Committed It
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Question:
May Allah keep you safe. If a person is known for his righteousness but he commits a sin, should he be covered up?
Answer:
He should be covered up. Yes. There is a hadith: "O you who believe with your tongues but not with your hearts." The apparent state is fine; do not scrutinize people. Do not say, "I will follow behind people." The apparent state is fine. Whoever follows behind his brother follows behind his private parts, and whoever follows behind his private parts exposes him, even if he is in a jar. We ask Allah for safety. Thoughts about acting with restraint. That is all. Thoughts.
May Allah keep you safe. If a person is known for his righteousness but he commits a sin, should he be covered up?
Answer:
He should be covered up. Yes. There is a hadith: "O you who believe with your tongues but not with your hearts." The apparent state is fine; do not scrutinize people. Do not say, "I will follow behind people." The apparent state is fine. Whoever follows behind his brother follows behind his private parts, and whoever follows behind his private parts exposes him, even if he is in a jar. We ask Allah for safety. Thoughts about acting with restraint. That is all. Thoughts.
Source
شرح الوابل الصيب من الكلم الطيب، بداية من فصل في الصدقة وآثارها — islamhouse.com (29:00)
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