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What is the ruling of Islamic law regarding the obligation to correct erroneous religious information that has been conveyed to friends, and is failure to correct it considered concealing knowledge?

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Whoever conceals knowledge that people need, without a valid excuse, has committed a grave sin. Among the most crucial areas of need is the correction of errors, which is part of the obligatory advice (naseeha) and fulfilling a trust (amanah). It is important to be aware of the danger of issuing a fatwa (religious ruling) without knowledge. Whoever issues a fatwa without knowledge must repent and seek forgiveness, and clarify the correct ruling to those who heard his error.

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