Ruling on mentioning the faults of a deceased person who was greatly corrupt
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Question:
If a deceased person was greatly corrupt, and we warn those who remain among his companions about his actions?
Answer:
If the corruption is apparent, there is no harm. When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) passed by a funeral and they spoke ill of the deceased, he said: "It is settled!" He did not rebuke them. This is understood to apply when his sins are apparent. Therefore, one whose sins are apparent is not subject to the prohibition of backbiting.
(Lectures on the Explanation of Bulugh al-Maram, Book of the Comprehensive)
If a deceased person was greatly corrupt, and we warn those who remain among his companions about his actions?
Answer:
If the corruption is apparent, there is no harm. When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) passed by a funeral and they spoke ill of the deceased, he said: "It is settled!" He did not rebuke them. This is understood to apply when his sins are apparent. Therefore, one whose sins are apparent is not subject to the prohibition of backbiting.
(Lectures on the Explanation of Bulugh al-Maram, Book of the Comprehensive)
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