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What is the way out of the problem of being exposed to scandals due to a childhood incident? Is it permissible to take revenge by killing those who caused it? What is the Sharia stance on slander? And how can one bear patiently and seek reward from Allah for this tribulation?

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A child is not held accountable for sins before reaching puberty. And whoever repents sincerely from a sin after reaching puberty, Allah accepts his repentance and transforms his evil deeds into good ones. One should not isolate themselves from people due to a past sin, for no one is free from fault. And whoever slanders you with immorality has committed a great major sin that warrants punishment. You must be patient in the face of tribulation, for it expiates evil deeds. Try to explain to those who harm you that you did not expose them. Beware of killing him, for killing a Muslim is one of the greatest major sins. Everything that afflicts you is by the decree of Allah. You should also seek righteous company that will help you obey Allah.

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