What is the ruling on sharing all your secrets with a friend, and them sharing all their secrets with you from a religious perspective? Is it permissible or not?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei and Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect them):
There is no objection to this from a religious standpoint. However, these secrets may include some prohibitions that a person has committed in the past or is still committing, which could be considered a violation of one's own dignity, as it is forbidden for a person to disgrace themselves even in front of a friend.
We advise you to refer to Question 13235, where you might find some useful advice.
May you be successful in all good.
Source:
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him): Answers to Inquiries, Espionage, Slander, and Disclosure of Secrets, Q 1395
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him): Official Website