1. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims
  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

9 Questions

Is it permissible to engage in discussion or gossiping about the wrongdoings and problems caused by our country's ministers, PM, and president?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Denouncing wrong doings of responsible persons against the interest and rights of people is an Islamic duty in every Muslim. We need to be wise and careful not to cause harm to ourselves and other believers when we express our objections on the wrong doers. Amr BilMa’roof and Nahi ‘Anil Munkar is obligatory with its conditions.

Wassalam.
When a person learns about an engagement for marriage within their family, is it their duty to inform their relatives if they have crucial information about the character of one of the parties or their family that might affect the marriage?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, if it is crucial information and would affect the success of the marriage, and you are asked for your input, you must be honest. 

This situation is among the cases where gheebah (backbiting) is permissible, or maybe could even be obligatory. 
Of course, you must be careful that it does not somehow backlash onto you as well. 

And Allah knows best
How can I warn someone about a malicious person without falling into the sin of committing Gheeba?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

You must be sure that the person is really a malicious and there is risk on your friend from him. You can then hint to your friend to be careful before dealing with people. 
Wassalam.
I am a Muslim girl and in my school I have some non-Muslim friends and sometimes they gossip. I know it is bad to be part of such acts as Allah dislikes gossip. How can I avoid it without losing friends?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Bad friends can harm you more than your enemies. Never indulge in wrong even if your friends do. You must be careful that your friends don't make you lose your pious character nor make you share their bad acts. 
Wassalam.