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Backbiting

· 20 Safar 1440 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it kufr to backbite a Muslim to a non Muslim? Also is it kufr to complaint against a Muslim to a non Muslim if he has harmed you for the purpose of correcting him so that he doesn’t do the same mistake again?

Answer

It is not kufr, but it is a serious crime.

No. Why should you refer your problems to a non-Muslim and bring about the disgrace of a muslim in the presence of a kaafir.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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