What is the ruling on insulting a Muslim with the words "You are a dog," and is it permissible to respond to him with the word "doggie"?
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Insulting is forbidden, and forgiving the wrongdoer is better. Retaliating an insult in kind carries no sin, as long as the wronged person does not exceed the bounds, such as calling the aggressor a "dog" with the intention of further humiliation.
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