Fighting Terrorism, Fighting Riba, and Forbidding Evil

Question:
The questioner says: Some people say that the state is fighting terrorism and holds many lectures on this, so why does it not, in return, fight riba (usury or interest), riba-based banks, and the widespread immoralities? What is your guidance for the one who says this?

Answer:
My brothers, the scholars have not fallen short in this matter. They have warned against riba, warned against sins, and warned against evil deeds. They have not remained silent about these matters.
However, these matters—eating riba and such—are less dangerous than rebelling against the Muslims, breaking the stick of obedience, splitting the community, and empowering the enemies. Sins vary in degree. Yes, eating riba is a major sin, and among the evil deeds there are major sins, but they are less harmful than rebelling against the rulers by breaking the stick of obedience. This is because the harm of eating riba and committing major sins falls on individuals, whereas the harm of rebelling against the rulers falls on the Ummah and the Muslims. Yes.