Is it permissible for a newlywed woman to confide in her sister about the ill-treatment of her aunt (the husband's mother), due to her need for guidance and self-protection?
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Backbiting is forbidden, but it is permissible for a legitimate Sharia interest, such as seeking redress or seeking advice. So, if the conversation is for the purpose of consultation and seeking advice, there is no objection to it, provided that it is limited to what is necessary.
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