A discussion about the implications of reading comments on social media that involve backbiting.
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei and Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may Allah protect them):
Simply reading what has been written does not count as listening to or participating in backbiting. In this case, what has been mentioned is not considered backbiting since it does not involve the person being spoken about, but rather occurs in their presence. Therefore, it may fall under slander or other prohibited categories.
May you be successful in all good.
Source:
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may Allah protect him): Official Website
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may Allah protect him): Minhaj al-Salihin - Vol. 1 - Prohibitions in Sacred Law - M30