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Accusing A Muslim Of Illicit Sexual Relations In The Masjid And Whether Knowledge Can Be Taken From Such A Person | Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān The Questioner: “O esteemed Shaykh, is it permissible to accuse a Muslim of illicit sexual relations (qadhf) and to describe him with the term adulterer (ʿāhir), belligerent drunk (ʿirbīd) and seller of alcohol (khammār) in the Masjid and is it permissible to take knowledge from one who does that?” Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān: “This is not permissible. That is false speech devoid of benefit; it is backbiting (ghībah) and tale carrying (namīmah) and it is not lawful to slander the reputations of the people. Allāh the Magnificent and Exalted says: “And do not backbite one another. Would one of you like to consume the flesh of his dead brother? Rather, you would detest it. So be mindful of Allāh. Certainly, Allāh is an acceptor of repentance, a bestower of mercy.” [Sūrah al-Ḥujurāt 49:12] And the Prophet () was asked about backbiting (al-ghībah). He said that it is your mention of your brother in a manner which he dislikes. They said: O Messenger of Allāh, what if what I said about my brother is true? He said: If he was as you say he is then you have backbitten him and if he wasn't as you have said then you have falsely slandered him; meaning that you have lied upon him. Yes.” Translated By: Abul-Layth Qāsim Mutiva
