1- Is it considered "gheebat" if we talk about something with someone but not mention any names?
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1- Is it considered "gheebat" if we talk about something with someone but not mention any names?
Answer
It is Haraam to discuss a shortcoming of a person whose identity is well known in the discussion even without mentioning his name.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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