Reminding a person of his virtues when he is absent
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Question:
Is it permissible to mention a person’s virtues, and is this considered backbiting?
Answer:
Mentioning a person’s virtues is not a problem, unless he is present; in that case, it is better to refrain, except for a little; because that may lead to arrogance and a great error, namely that he becomes proud of himself, and because it may also lead to arrogance, or other such blameworthy traits. For this reason, it came in the hadith:Sahih Muslim 3002b And when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) heard a man praising someone, he said: .
The point is: that the Sunnah is to minimize praise in the presence of the man, and if there is a need for it, there is no harm in it being little. As for in his absence, that does no harm. Yes.
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good.
Is it permissible to mention a person’s virtues, and is this considered backbiting?
Answer:
Mentioning a person’s virtues is not a problem, unless he is present; in that case, it is better to refrain, except for a little; because that may lead to arrogance and a great error, namely that he becomes proud of himself, and because it may also lead to arrogance, or other such blameworthy traits. For this reason, it came in the hadith:
When you see those who shower (undue) praise (upon others), throw dust upon their faces.
إذا رأيتم المداحين؛ فاحثوا وجوههم بالترابWoe to you! You have broken his back
ويحك قطعت ظهرهThe point is: that the Sunnah is to minimize praise in the presence of the man, and if there is a need for it, there is no harm in it being little. As for in his absence, that does no harm. Yes.
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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