Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi's response to I have heard that although Gheebat of a believer is not allowed, it is not a sin if you talk bad about a non-Muslim or non-Shia. Is this true?

I have heard that although Gheebat of a believer is not allowed, it is not a sin if you talk bad about a non-Muslim or non-Shia. Is this true?

I have heard that although Gheebat of a believer is not allowed, it is not a sin if you talk bad about a non-Muslim or non-Shia. Is this true?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 4 years ago

Gheebat (Backbiting) of a believer is a major sin.
Regarding talking bad about non believers, we should not waste our valuable time in talking bad about others except the enemies of Allah who were been cursed by Allah and His Messenger.

Wassalam.