Changing what is wrong: Is it specific to scholars?
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Question:
He says: Is changing what is wrong restricted to scholars, or are students of knowledge, as well as imams, preachers, and the like, also required to change what is wrong that is apparent, such as what is written in some media outlets, or women displaying their adornment, or the like?
Answer:
The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) distinguished this:Sahih Muslim 49a If the one who sees what is wrong has authority and knowledge, he changes it with his hand. If the one who sees what is wrong has knowledge but no authority, he changes it with his tongue, saying, "This is not permissible, this is forbidden, this is wrong," clarifying it with his tongue, advising, admonishing, and reminding. If he has neither authority nor knowledge, and he is a Muslim, he denies it with his heart; he denies it with his heart and stays away from the place of what is wrong and the people of what is wrong. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good,
He says: Is changing what is wrong restricted to scholars, or are students of knowledge, as well as imams, preachers, and the like, also required to change what is wrong that is apparent, such as what is written in some media outlets, or women displaying their adornment, or the like?
Answer:
The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) distinguished this:
He who amongst you sees something abominable should modify it with the help of his hand; and if he has not strength enough to do it, then he should do it with his tongue, and if he has not strength enough to do it, (even) then he should (abhor it) from his heart
من رأى منكم منكرا فليغيره بيده فإن لم يستطع فبلسانه فإن لم يستطع فبقلبهThe presenter:
May Allah reward you with good,
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-003-اجتماع الكلمة وأثره في دفع الفتن|صالح الفوزان|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (58:39)
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