Tuesday, February 7, 2017

halacha - Lashon Hara to pay a compliment


Is one allowed to say Lashon Hara to pay someone a compliment? For instance, "Reuven used to be such a slacker. But look how much he's grown!"



Answer



Chofetz Chaim (hilchos L.H. klal 9:1) says it's forbidden because it's considered 'avak L.H.'.


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