Expiating the Harm Done to Neighbors and Employees After Becoming Righteous

Question:
Some young people, after becoming righteous, recall the harm they used to cause to their neighbors, employees, and others in the way of joking. Is that permissible?

Answer:
Yes. If you have harmed a person or wronged him, you should seek his forgiveness and ask him to pardon you so that his right and the injustice you committed against him are removed from you. If you are unable to ask for his forgiveness, then you should speak well of him and make du'a for him. You should speak well of him and make du'a for him. As long as you have realized the error and that you were being bad to your neighbors, then ask for forgiveness from those among them whom you know. As for those among them or among the employees whom you do not know, make du'a for them. Make du'a for them and speak well of them instead of disparaging them. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,