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

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

18 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.
Is it considered backbiting if I share with my family a work-related situation that caused me distress, stress, or where I felt wronged, while solely focusing on the circumstances? How do we differentiate between backbiting and venting in such situations?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

You should avoid mentioning any bad act or bad habit of a believer. Speaking generally about your work is allowed but never mention any bad thing done by a believer.

Wassalam.
Is it considered listening to backbiting to watch a YouTube video that speaks negatively about someone, even if there is no direct interaction and it is solely passive viewing?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Adding on the number of the listeners can be a sort of support for the backbiting which is wrong.

Wassalam.
My mom backbites about my dad, his relatives, my siblings and their in laws. When I try to stop her she scolds me and says she won't survive unless she talks about it as she was hurt. How can I stop her from this sin?
Amina Inloes

If you haven't already, and if you are comfortable doing so, you could try telling her that you feel hurt and uncomfortable when she says bad things about your dad or family. That might be more effective than telling her she is committing a sin.

Usually, it is considered irresponsible for a father or mother to say bad things about each other to the children (unless it is an urgent or important issue) because it is psychologically and emotionally harmful and makes the children feel a conflict of loyalty between them.