🌕 Ramaḍhān Benefits (16)

Jarh wa ta'deel while fasting Sheikh Yahya ḥafidhahullāh was asked about disclosing the condition of individuals who require such disclosure during the daytime of Ramaḍhān—does this affect fasting? He responded: ‟No, because the scholars of Jarh Wa Ta'deel, may Allāh have mercy on them, compiled their books in order to expose the ways of those who oppose [the Sharī‘ah], while fasting and while not fasting. This is an act of sincere advice towards Allah and His religion. Jarh Wa Tadeel is not prohibited while fasting or otherwise, especially when based on legitimate principles and correct criteria, while ensuring the adherence to truth in all circumstances. "And when you speak, be just, even if it concerns a near relative." [6:152] "Indeed, Allāh orders justice and good conduct." [16:90] "O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm for Allāh, witnesses in justice, whether it is against yourselves or parents and relatives..." [4:135] A concensus has been relayed concerning the legitimacy of Jarh Wa Ta'deel, rather its obligation, especially for those who have the competence to undertake it. Because if it is neglected, the truth becomes mixed with falsehood, and the truthful become confused for the people of falsehood. And Allah says (interpreted meaning), "Thus do We detail the Āyāt, so the way of the criminals will become evident." [6:55]. In the book of Jarh Wa Tadeel, it is mentioned: "The chapter on describing narrators with weakness, and that this is not backbiting." This is also mentioned in Al-Kifāyah. It has been unanimously agreed upon. This is what we intended; this consensus is found in "The book of Al-Bir waṣ Ṣilah wal Ādāb" in Sahih Muslim, in the chapter: "The Prohibition of Injustice." Imam Nawawi, may Allāh have mercy on him, commented on the hadith "Whoever relieves a Muslim from a distress from the distresses of the world..." narrated by Abu Hurairah. He commented, "Regarding criticising narrators, witnesses and trustees over charity, endowments, orphans, and the like, IT IS OBLIGATORY TO CRITICISE THEM WHEN NECESSARY, (Sheikh Yahya explains: that is, if they are entrusted with matters and they act unjustly, they are to be criticised/cautioned from until Muslims are safe from their deception). Concealing their faults is not permissible when one notices something questionable about their competency. This is not considered forbidden backbiting; rather, it is obligatory advice, and this is unanimously agreed upon.” [End of quote] This is obligatory advice!” https://t.me/almanhajussalafi/359?single: Source: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDlIsw6BIEcpVCHOl3v