The Ruling on Remaining Silent About the Errors of Published Writers and Preachers
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Question:
Is remaining silent about the errors of some writers and preachers that are published in magazines, newspapers, or media outlets considered covering up the faults of Muslims?
Answer:
No, they did not cover up their own faults; they were open about them. If they were left alone, people would assume their words are correct. So, they must not be left alone. Whoever has the ability to respond is obligated to respond in order to refute their words. Yes.
Is remaining silent about the errors of some writers and preachers that are published in magazines, newspapers, or media outlets considered covering up the faults of Muslims?
Answer:
No, they did not cover up their own faults; they were open about them. If they were left alone, people would assume their words are correct. So, they must not be left alone. Whoever has the ability to respond is obligated to respond in order to refute their words. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب الكبائر للإمام محمد بن عبد الوهاب، باب ما جاء في أخوة الإسلام وحق المسلم على المسلم — islamhouse.com (1:16:50)
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