What is the ruling on sending stickers of famous people on WhatsApp without knowing whether they approve or disapprove of the circulation of these stickers?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him):
It is forbidden for believers to violate the sanctity of others without a legitimate religious right. Therefore, if a person intends to disrespect a believer or belittle them through their actions, they would be sinful. Even if they do not intend to do so, if they are aware that such disrespect will occur, it is not permissible for them to proceed.
Source: Special Inquiry + Persian Educational Message - Relative Nature of Disgraceful Matters - Prohibition of Insulting + No Condition of the Presence of the Addressee - Prohibition of Earning through Insult
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him):
It is forbidden to insult, curse, humiliate, belittle, frighten, disclose the secrets of, or track the mistakes of a believer, especially if they are poor. Anyone who does this intentionally is sinful. Even if they do not intend to do so, if they are aware that such actions will occur, it is not permissible for them to proceed.
Source: Selected Issues, Obligations and Prohibitions
May you be successful in all good.