The Ruling on Boycotting a Talebearer and Suspecting Him of Visiting Sorcerers
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Question:
He says: We are suffering from a person among us who carries words between the family members, and he has ruined the affection among them until enmity has spread between everyone. He does not accept advice, and there is a suspicion that he visits sorcerers. So, should we boycott this person?
Answer:
As long as you know that he is a talebearer, beware of him. Do not believe what he says; consider his words to be incorrect, do not accept them, and do not be affected by them. Reject him, and it will not harm you, if Allah wills. As for the mere accusation or suspicion that he visits sorcerers, this requires verification. You do not treat him on the basis of that unless this matter is established against him. As for mere suspicion, do not believe in suspicions and illusions. Yes.
He says: We are suffering from a person among us who carries words between the family members, and he has ruined the affection among them until enmity has spread between everyone. He does not accept advice, and there is a suspicion that he visits sorcerers. So, should we boycott this person?
Answer:
As long as you know that he is a talebearer, beware of him. Do not believe what he says; consider his words to be incorrect, do not accept them, and do not be affected by them. Reject him, and it will not harm you, if Allah wills. As for the mere accusation or suspicion that he visits sorcerers, this requires verification. You do not treat him on the basis of that unless this matter is established against him. As for mere suspicion, do not believe in suspicions and illusions. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز مقاطعة النمَّام؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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