The Family's Obligation Toward Those Who Fall Short in Worship
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Question:
This questioner says, Honorable Shaykh: In the noble verse[Al-Ma'idah 5:2] we are a family consisting of a large group, estimated at eighteen men and women. But in the house, Shaykh, some of them fall short in their worship and have some violations. How do we guide such people, may Allah preserve you?
Answer:
Yes, it is obligatory for you to advise the one who falls short and neglects his religion; you should advise him, disapprove of his actions, and repeat this to him, even if he is not one of your relatives but a general Muslim. It is even more emphatic that you should warn a close relative, advise him, and make things clear to him. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh
This questioner says, Honorable Shaykh: In the noble verse
And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression.
وَتَعَاوَنُوا عَلَى الْبِرِّ وَالتَّقْوَىٰ وَلَا تَعَاوَنُوا عَلَى الْإِثْمِ وَالْعُدْوَانِAnswer:
Yes, it is obligatory for you to advise the one who falls short and neglects his religion; you should advise him, disapprove of his actions, and repeat this to him, even if he is not one of your relatives but a general Muslim. It is even more emphatic that you should warn a close relative, advise him, and make things clear to him. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/049 — archive.org (13:59)
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