Does the term "muhdith" in the Prophet’s saying: "May Allah curse whoever harbors a muhdith" refer only to the innovator, or does it also include the sinner? And if it includes the sinner, does it include every sinner and perpetrator of a sin, whether minor or major? And what kind of harboring is it that makes a person deserve the curse? Should one host their relatives, brothers, and family members who are sinners? And is welcoming these relatives considered harboring a muhdith?
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"A 'muhdith' (innovator/perpetrator of an evil act) includes the oppressor, the criminal, the innovator in religion, and the corruptor. Sheltering a 'muhdith' means supporting him, protecting him, and defending him. Allah and His Messenger have cursed whoever commits a '' (evil act/innovation) or shelters a 'muhdith,' and this includes relatives and others. As for someone who commits a minor sin or a private transgression whose harm does not extend to others, there is no evidence that they fall under this . The curse mentioned here refers to the punishment deserved for the sin, and it is not like the curse upon a disbeliever."
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