Is it permissible to say "O hypocrite" to one who has a trait of hypocrisy?
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Question:
If he has one of these traits, is it permissible for me to say to him: O hypocrite?
Answer:
No, you should pray for his guidance and advise him; because if you call him "O hypocrite," you will increase his evil. But advise him and say to him: O so-and-so, this is one of the traits of the hypocrites, and my advice to you is to leave it and to beware of it. The believer is the brother of the believer; he advises him.
If he has one of these traits, is it permissible for me to say to him: O hypocrite?
Answer:
No, you should pray for his guidance and advise him; because if you call him "O hypocrite," you will increase his evil. But advise him and say to him: O so-and-so, this is one of the traits of the hypocrites, and my advice to you is to leave it and to beware of it. The believer is the brother of the believer; he advises him.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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