Is there a hadith about a Companion defending the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that permits defending a person, even in his presence?
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The questioner : Does the Companion’s defense of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) indicate that it is permissible to defend a person, even in his presence?
The Shaykh : Yes, it is derived from this that a person should defend one who has been wronged, even if the wrongdoer is in his presence, unless he says, for example, “Be silent” or “Leave him alone,” for that right belongs to him.
The Shaykh : Yes, it is derived from this that a person should defend one who has been wronged, even if the wrongdoer is in his presence, unless he says, for example, “Be silent” or “Leave him alone,” for that right belongs to him.