Is it considered an injustice to deem the photographing and calibrating of microscopes as sinful?
The principle is to conceal a Muslim's faults and advise them privately, unless they are openly defiant and shameless, in which case advice is futile. In such a situation, it is permissible to expose them and warn against them publicly if it is highly probable that this will deter them or protect Muslims from their evil, provided that no greater harm results. It is also permissible to photograph them in the act of committing a crime for the purpose of, for example, reporting them to the ruler or establishing proof against them, while being careful not to publish the image to the general public if there is no strong overriding benefit, such as spreading indecency. In any case, each incident is considered in terms of its benefits and harms, and a general ruling cannot be applied to all situations. Advising a Muslim who seeks counsel regarding a marriage proposal or similar matters, and warning them against a corrupt suitor, is obligatory.
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