The Ruling on Boycotting People of Sin
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Question:
Finally, he says: Shaykh, what is the ruling on boycotting people of sin, or should I continue to advise and guide them?
Answer:
Advising and guiding is necessary for whoever is able to do so. As for boycotting, if it is beneficial in that they will abandon what they are doing and feel ashamed, then it is required, and this is what is called boycotting (hajr). However, if this does not benefit them and may even increase their evil, then one should not boycott them but rather continue advising them, perhaps Allah will guide them. Yes.
Finally, he says: Shaykh, what is the ruling on boycotting people of sin, or should I continue to advise and guide them?
Answer:
Advising and guiding is necessary for whoever is able to do so. As for boycotting, if it is beneficial in that they will abandon what they are doing and feel ashamed, then it is required, and this is what is called boycotting (hajr). However, if this does not benefit them and may even increase their evil, then one should not boycott them but rather continue advising them, perhaps Allah will guide them. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/178 — archive.org (13:30)
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