Hujjat al-Islam Mohammad Ali Heidari
All Hidden Camera Programs Constitute Backbiting!
Principle of media jurisprudence/28
We often see documentaries on television, such as social documentaries, where an individual has committed an unethical act, for example, harassing others’ family members. The crew, with cameras rolling, approaches the person and asks, “Sir, why did you do this?” Initially, the individual defends themselves but later expresses deep remorse and regret because the behavior was indefensible. While their face may be blurred, their family, friends, neighbors, or acquaintances can still recognize them by their voice, demeanor, or characteristics, making it abundantly clear that this constitutes backbiting (gheibat). Read more …