Fatwa #1031412 December 2003United States of America
1- Is it considered "gheebat" if we talk about something with someone but not mention any names?
Answer
It is Haraam to discuss a shortcoming of a person whose identity is well known in the discussion even without mentioning his name.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai