are not respectable in view of social personality, and theirdes ecration is not forbidden, and therefore, giving up slander and preserving their reputation is not necessary.

If we deduce so from above traditions, as the phrase

لاغيبة له ولا حرمة له

«, and such like prove, the reply to abovequestions is clarified, and it does not need more explanation, because based on rational and traditional proof, slander does not include such persons.

But it should be noted that apparently the notorious is onewho has completely laid aside the veil of modesty, and is rudeand fearless against all sins, and it does not include all of thosewho perform a sin publicly for any reason. Thus, it is possible toslander about such persons only in respect to the case for whichthey are notorious.