Advice to colleagues who speak inappropriately
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The questioner:
This questioner says: I work in one of the government departments.
The Shaykh:
Last week.
The questioner:
There are some young men in the office, may Allah guide us and them, who speak in a manner that is not befitting Muslims. The people of good are targeted by some of them, and they make their colleagues laugh by imitating each other’s speech, their way of life, and other things that do not fit in this space. I always advise them, but they do not listen. I asked the authorities to transfer me from this office, but they refused. The direct manager in the office knows what is happening, but he is content with it. So what should I do, and is there a sin on me? I ask for your guidance. May Allah reward you with good.
Another questioner:
The question is...
The Shaykh:
That you continue to give advice.
Another questioner:
There is no campaign.
The Shaykh:
Yes, may you be well.
Another questioner:
The one before...
The Shaykh:
May you be well, if Allah wills, because if Allah guides one man through you, do not despair. Continue advising him and speaking kindly. If what he says is wrong, and some of them do this to others, advise him about it, and be patient with the harm in that, until Allah makes a way out for you, until Allah guides them through your hand, or until you are transferred from them. Do not despair, do not despair. Be glad of good, if Allah wills, and you are in a good state.
And the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) saysSahih Muslim 1893a, and Allah the Exalted says [An-Nahl 16:125] what He loves. So if you are with a group where the weak are many, and there is a lot of talk about backbiting, talebearing, or mockery, then advise them, and strive in that. Say, "O my brothers, such and such," and "O my brothers, such and such." Backbiting is not permissible, cursing is not permissible, and mockery is not permissible. Advise them often, and be glad of good. Be patient with the punishment, be patient, and be glad of good, if Allah wills. And Allah will guide them. We ask Allah for guidance for us and for them.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
This questioner says: I work in one of the government departments.
The Shaykh:
Last week.
The questioner:
There are some young men in the office, may Allah guide us and them, who speak in a manner that is not befitting Muslims. The people of good are targeted by some of them, and they make their colleagues laugh by imitating each other’s speech, their way of life, and other things that do not fit in this space. I always advise them, but they do not listen. I asked the authorities to transfer me from this office, but they refused. The direct manager in the office knows what is happening, but he is content with it. So what should I do, and is there a sin on me? I ask for your guidance. May Allah reward you with good.
Another questioner:
The question is...
The Shaykh:
That you continue to give advice.
Another questioner:
There is no campaign.
The Shaykh:
Yes, may you be well.
Another questioner:
The one before...
The Shaykh:
May you be well, if Allah wills, because if Allah guides one man through you, do not despair. Continue advising him and speaking kindly. If what he says is wrong, and some of them do this to others, advise him about it, and be patient with the harm in that, until Allah makes a way out for you, until Allah guides them through your hand, or until you are transferred from them. Do not despair, do not despair. Be glad of good, if Allah wills, and you are in a good state.
And the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) says
One who guides to something good has a reward similar to that of its doer.
من دل على خير فله وجود أجر فاعلهInvite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction, and argue with them in
ادْعُ إِلَىٰ سَبِيلِ رَبِّكَ بِالْحِكْمَةِ وَالْمَوْعِظَةِ الْحَسَنَةِ وَجَادِلْهُم بِالَّتِيThe presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
فتاوى الحج 1410 هـ - 7 (2) — archive.org (52:04)
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