I used to insult you because I did not know you, but now I have learned that you are a righteous person, and I do not praise anyone before Allah. Please forgive me.

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The questioner : The honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: I used to insult you because I did not know you, but now I have learned that you are a righteous person, and I do not praise anyone before Allah. Please forgive me.

The Shaykh : Good deeds erase bad deeds.

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