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Swearing (bad words)

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Character & Morals

Question

1) How bad a sin is it to swear (as in say bad words)? How do I approch a brother who swears a lot? 2) If one accidentally breaks a statue that doesn't belong to them does it count as a good deed?

Answer

There are two aspects here:
One is I'elaam (to inform) and the other is I'emaal (to make others practice). Informing is merely a means of making others practice. The purpose (to make others practice) should be placed first and then wisdom should be applied in trying to achieve the purpose.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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