The Meaning of the Hadith "Whoever Covers a Muslim" and the Conditions of Covering
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Question:
The hadith: What is intended here?
Answer:
Sunan Ibn Majah 2544Sahih (Darussalam)..
It includes both the meaning and the private parts:
Whoever covers his private parts with clothing.
And whoever covers his private parts when he slips up and does not expose him.
Q: Is the intention that if he commits a sin and repents?
A: It includes both matters.
Q: Is covering general, or does it have conditions?
A: If he did not announce it and did not expose himself, but if you know something about him, do not expose him; cover for him and pray for his guidance. But if he exposes himself, there is no way around it.
The hadith:
Whoever covers a Muslim...
مَنْ سَتَر مسلما..Answer:
Allah will cover him (his sin) in this world and in the Hereafter.
سَتَرَه الله في الدنيا والآخرةIt includes both the meaning and the private parts:
Whoever covers his private parts with clothing.
And whoever covers his private parts when he slips up and does not expose him.
Q: Is the intention that if he commits a sin and repents?
A: It includes both matters.
Q: Is covering general, or does it have conditions?
A: If he did not announce it and did not expose himself, but if you know something about him, do not expose him; cover for him and pray for his guidance. But if he exposes himself, there is no way around it.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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