Calling a kaafir "mad" behind his back
Question
1. Are you allowed to call a kafir mad behind his back?
2. I heard a person on a phone call calling someone who is a kaafir mad behind his back. Should I do nahi anil munkar?
Answer
1. Avoid doing this.
2. Yes.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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