Does one proceed gradually with people in da'wah on the grounds that the Shari'ah proceeded gradually in prohibiting khamr (intoxicants) and making fasting obligatory, among other things?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The gradual implementation of legislation, such as the prohibition of khamr (intoxicants), the obligation of jihad (struggle in the path of Allah), and the obligation of fasting in Ramadan, is there evidence in this for some groups in this time who argue that one should proceed gradually with people in da'wah, not condemning all wrongs, or some rather than others, so that they do not become repelled? Is this correct?

Answer:
It has validity from one aspect. There is no doubt that it has some validity. It is attested to by the fact that when the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) sent Mu'adh to Yemen, he said: "Let the first thing you call them to be the testimony that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. If they respond to that, then inform them that Allah has made obligatory upon them five prayers. If they respond to that, then inform them that Allah has made obligatory upon them sadaqah (voluntary charity)." So, he proceeded gradually with them, without a doubt. Yes.