Backbiting

Sheikh, sometimes we see a group of people (muslim/non-muslim) openly doing bid’ah or evil. Can we talk (which they may not like) about them with our family members to remind ourselves of the gravity of these sins? Is this backbiting? We may refer to them by pronouns, such as “them, that group, those people”, but not with individual names.

Backbiting

08 Jan

ANSWER: If you want to warn others about them and their innovations, this is ok and it is not backbiting.

For a while now I have really tried to stop backbiting and Alhumdulillah, I think I am doing well. I have a problem though as my mum backbites a lot and I don’t get involved but she gets annoyed when I ask her to leave it. I try to say it in a nice way and not be rude, but I know she’s getting and I think she thinks I am being high and mighty. Can you kindly advise as I’m starting to feel distant.

Backbiting

27 Dec

ANSWER: You should politely tell her it’s haram or change the topic when she’s about to backbite. You must not be part of it at any cost as you cannot please anyone at the cost of displeasing Allah. However, be as diplomatic and respectful as you can.

If I have backbited about someone, is it sufficient to ask for forgiveness via text message or do I have to physically call the person and say I’m sorry for anything wrong said or done?

Backbiting

20 Nov

ANSWER: This might backfire and do more harm than good! Ask Allah for forgiveness, feel remorse, repent to Allah and do good deeds without telling that person.

Are there any circumstances in which backbiting is allowed?

Backbiting

08 Nov

Yes, as in the case of advice on marriage or partnership in business or to warn someone from a deviant teacher etc.

There are so many people we back bite about in our lives.What shall one do to get rid of its punishments? I repented but shall I tell those people that I said this and this?are my all deeds given to them even if I sincerely repent?

Backbiting

24 Sep

Do not tell them, repent sincerely, make lot of Duaa for them, and praise them in front of people.

When one of our sons, grown up and married, violently mistreat his children in our very presence, we being helpless as when we say or advises, he gets more violent, then out of grief, if we discuss this matter in his absence with family, well wishers; does that come under back biting?

Backbiting

14 Sep

If it is for seeking advice and to find a way for helping him, this is not backbiting.

Suppose we are three friends talking. Two talking about a persons fault who is known to them but unknown to me. Is it sin for me for hearing backbiting though I dont know that person?

Backbiting

14 Aug

Yes, as they are backbiting and not seeking nasiha. You must not join them and should advise them to stop.

Is it backbiting if i inform a person of a habit or an evil of someone that could actually harm him ? For example if i tell my sister or a friend to not believe everything mr. Xyz says because he lies ,then will it be considered backbiting? If it is then how are we to warn our beloved one of treacherous or evil people ? And what if the evil person is in family ?

Backbiting

27 Jul

If it’s something to sincerely warn others, this seems permissible.

Does complaining about someone fall into backbiting? Or does it have limits? Sometimes ppl come to my mom to complain abt someone.. Usually they do it to let out their feelings. People also narrate things that has happened in their homes.. Arguments etc. The Intention is not for fun or to laugh at someone. But usually we end up learning about someone’s bad qualities

Backbiting

13 Jul

Venting is not permissible and it is backbiting.

I laugh at someone because he looks funny when he speaks.Or, someone when they speak their accent is funny. Or, when I look at video and the man is bald,I laugh. By laugh,I don’t mean laughing out loud. By laugh,I mean smiling or slightly twisting your lips only. Because I am trying my best not to laugh. Is this backbiting (if done in secret) or insult?

Backbiting

30 Jun

This is not backbiting, but you should not make fun of people like this.

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