Speech and Backbiting
338 questions
Why did you issue a fatwa that backbiting (gheebah) is limited to mentioning a specific person or group by name, even though the "Zahran" tribe is well-known and large, and is subjected to defamation and disparagement? Is backbiting against them permissible?
What are the afflictions of the tongue that a Muslim must avoid?
Is it Islamically permissible to kill an oppressor who wrongs people, as retribution?
Is it permissible to mention the name of a female relative who slapped the questioner in childhood, affecting his ear, to someone who insists on knowing her name, while the questioner fears that doing so would constitute backbiting (gheebah)?
How can one overcome hesitation, fear of making decisions, depression, magnifying things, difficulty speaking in front of people, perpetual silence, and occasionally feeling burdensome?
Is one sinful for thinking ill of a person of bad character who is far from obedience to his Lord, especially if his past actions invite suspicion?
Does laughing at the word "dayouth" (cuckold) expel one from the Muslim community, and can an involuntary smile when devout worshippers cry lead to apostasy?
Is backbiting and tale-bearing permissible against an evildoer?
Is it permissible to portray the companions of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, in films and plays for the purpose of inviting people to Islam and demonstrating noble character?
When does the time for reading Surat Al-Kahf on Friday begin: Is it after Maghrib on Thursday night, or after Isha, or after Fajr on Friday?
How can one deal with a rumor circulating in a military unit that describes a sergeant as "khunath" (effeminate/homosexual), negatively affecting his reputation and life, especially since he is married with children, 33 years old, and swears by his innocence of this accusation?
Is hearing news and relaying it to one's wife considered backbiting? Is it permissible to inquire and seek the truth? Is memorizing the Holy Quran futile and without benefit?
What is the ruling on backbiting through good mention?
What is the ruling on writing down self-talk, specifically what comes to mind regarding negative feelings towards parents, and does writing such things in a diary fall under the category of self-talk for which a person will not be held accountable?
What is the ruling on personal taqlid (adherence to a specific school of thought or scholar) in Islam, and is it permissible?
Does women's asking about the news and condition of a woman who is absent from their gathering, and the reason for her absence, count as backbiting (ghībah) or slander (namīmah)?
Is the teacher considered to be outside the group because she does not participate in her colleagues' home gatherings, preferring to return to her own home and limiting herself to necessary visits, even if some of these gatherings include religious lessons?
How can one atone for the non-material rights of others, such as backbiting, negligence at work, and transgressions? Are these actions considered out of ignorance, and does repentance erase them, or do they require expiation?
Is it permissible to warn against a preacher for reasons that include his statements that Iblis did not disbelieve, that God will admit artists to Paradise for their art, and that Jews are not our enemies?
Does the complaint of ten women about their female domestic workers regarding specific matters constitute backbiting (gheebah)?
How can I atone for the sin of backbiting and slander?
Is mentioning the good qualities of a brother or sister among women considered backbiting (ghibah), and what is the evidence for that?
What is your advice to the youth of Yemen in light of the ongoing strife among its Sunni scholars?
Do discussions with the supervisor regarding teachers' erroneous behavior, with the aim of finding solutions and serving the best interest of the work and students, constitute backbiting (Gheebah) and slander (Nameemah)?