The Ruling on Sitting in What Is Called "al-Mashriq"
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Question:
Some elderly people sit in what is called "al-Mashriq" (a place facing the sunrise). Is this prohibited?
Answer:
No, if they fulfill its rights, there is no harm, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: if one returns the greeting, enjoins good, forbids evil, and restrains from harm; there is no harm.
However, if it causes harm to people: through envy, backbiting, or talebearing; it is not permissible. Some people sit in the market and harm people. If he sees this person, he says: "This one has what he has." If he sees that person, he says: "This one has what he has." And if a woman passes by, he says: "This is so-and-so's wife"; he harms people.
Some elderly people sit in what is called "al-Mashriq" (a place facing the sunrise). Is this prohibited?
Answer:
No, if they fulfill its rights, there is no harm, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: if one returns the greeting, enjoins good, forbids evil, and restrains from harm; there is no harm.
However, if it causes harm to people: through envy, backbiting, or talebearing; it is not permissible. Some people sit in the market and harm people. If he sees this person, he says: "This one has what he has." If he sees that person, he says: "This one has what he has." And if a woman passes by, he says: "This is so-and-so's wife"; he harms people.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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