Does backbiting apply to a person who is present?
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His statement (peace and blessings be upon him): Sunan Abi Dawud 4874Sahih (Al-Albani), does this include backbiting him while he is present, or backbiting him while he is absent if he is not there?
No, this refers to mentioning him while he is absent or while he is present; this is a matter between him and the people, namely mentioning him in their presence while he is absent.
It is saying something about your brother which he would dislike
الغيبة ذكرك أخاك بما يكرهNo, this refers to mentioning him while he is absent or while he is present; this is a matter between him and the people, namely mentioning him in their presence while he is absent.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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