Is it forbidden to expose sins and transgressions when seeking a fatwa from religious scholars?
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A Muslim must repent from sin and conceal it, for publicizing sins is forbidden; as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "All of my Ummah are safe except for those who publicize their sins." It is permissible to inform scholars about the sin to seek advice and a , as this is good, so long as the benefit of publicizing it is absent.
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