The ruling on speaking about past sins after repenting from them
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Question:
Some people, I say: after returning to Allah , they mention to people what they did in their past days, even though Allah has covered it up. Is there any guidance regarding this?
Answer:
It is not permissible for him to say: I did this and I did that. He should praise Allah who has covered it up. When Allah covers a person’s sins, he should not expose himself. However, he should urge people to repent, encourage them in it, and remind them of the verses and hadiths. This is what is obligatory for him.
As for saying: I did such and such... No, it is not permissible. Whoever Allah has covered up should praise his Lord for the covering.
Some people, I say: after returning to Allah , they mention to people what they did in their past days, even though Allah has covered it up. Is there any guidance regarding this?
Answer:
It is not permissible for him to say: I did this and I did that. He should praise Allah who has covered it up. When Allah covers a person’s sins, he should not expose himself. However, he should urge people to repent, encourage them in it, and remind them of the verses and hadiths. This is what is obligatory for him.
As for saying: I did such and such... No, it is not permissible. Whoever Allah has covered up should praise his Lord for the covering.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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