What is the ruling of Islamic law concerning the defamation, abuse, and false accusation that a dentist was subjected to, and is he entitled to claim material and moral compensation for the damages he incurred as a result?
This ruling does not change if moral harm is caused that damages the clinic's work, as this is difficult to regulate. Faisal Zaheer mentioned in his research, "Compensation for Moral Harm," that damage to reputation, such as a merchant going bankrupt due to the actions of others, is considered moral harm that necessitates compensation. However, the research concluded that the majority of Islamic jurisprudence scholars do not deem financial compensation for such harm. Therefore, the questioner is not permitted to demand financial compensation, but he can refer the matter to the judiciary to punish the wrongdoer and demand the public declaration of his innocence and the restoration of his reputation.
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