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If they know who you’re talking about, this is backbiting even if you don’t specifically mention the name.

QUESTION: Sheikh I read on Islamweb it is backbiting if you don’t specify but listener knows who you’re talking about which I am confused. I say someone did so and so instead of explicitly mentioning who. Please advise.

Backbiting | July 13, 2023 5:23 pm
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QUESTION: Sheikh is it permissible to watch videos of reaction channels on YouTube? I.e, does it come under listening to backbiting? Usually they react to other YouTubers channels and praise them or make fun of them and insult them, depending on if they like them or not.