Accusing the Mother of the Believers, A'ishah, of fornication is accusing the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
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The questioner:
May Allah reward you. This questioner asks: What is the difference between accusing the Messenger of fornication and insulting him? Does this affect the ruling?
The Shaykh:
Accusing someone of fornication involves the charge of a major sin, whereas insulting involves belittling or disparaging in other ways. Yes.
The questioner:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Some scholars have weakened the section.
The Shaykh:
Accusing A'ishah means they accused the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), because they accused his bed (peace and blessings be upon him). The matter is serious in this regard. Yes.
May Allah reward you. This questioner asks: What is the difference between accusing the Messenger of fornication and insulting him? Does this affect the ruling?
The Shaykh:
Accusing someone of fornication involves the charge of a major sin, whereas insulting involves belittling or disparaging in other ways. Yes.
The questioner:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Some scholars have weakened the section.
The Shaykh:
Accusing A'ishah means they accused the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), because they accused his bed (peace and blessings be upon him). The matter is serious in this regard. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/3002] قذف أم المؤمنين عائشة قذف للنبي ﷺ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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