Backbiting Bad Kids?
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If one were to comment on how a certain 3-year-old is particularly aggressive towards your own toddler or how rude another preschooler is to his/her parents, would that constitute as gheeba? I sometimes discuss my children's playmates with my husband and I worry if I am crossing any lines...
Walaikum assalam,
As explained by Imam al-Barkawi, in his Tariqa al-Muhammadiyya, that which is spoken out
of genuine concern, and for a recognized benefit, such the case mentioned, is not impermissible
backbiting (ghiba).
However, this is an exception, and exceptions are only made to the extent of the need.
As such, restraint is still absolutely necessary.
Wassalam,
Faraz Rabbani.
This answer was published by SunniPath and is preserved as written. Rulings can depend on circumstances; for your own situation, consult a qualified scholar.
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