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What is the ruling on backbiting a group of people (or multiple individuals)?

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Backbiting is forbidden by Islamic law, whether it is directed at an individual or more than one person. It is not permissible except in specific cases where there is a legitimate benefit that cannot be achieved otherwise.

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