Forbidding evil to one's neighbor and being gentle in giving advice
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The questioner:
If a person becomes a new neighbor to another, meaning he has recently moved in next door, and he sees sins upon him, should he first improve his speech and greeting for a few days until the neighbor likes him and accepts advice, and then advise him? Is he correct in doing so, meaning he remains silent about the sin for a period until he is accepted?
The Shaykh:
If it is displayed openly, he does not remain silent. If it is displayed in the street or in the gathering, he does not remain silent about it. But if it is not displayed, praise be to Allah.
The questioner:
He hears the sounds of musical instruments from his house, from outside the house.
The Shaykh:
He should advise him.
The questioner:
I mean, is the approach wrong, may Allah forgive you? Is the approach wrong? I mean, he sees evil in his neighbor's or his companion's work and wants to win his affection?
The Shaykh:
What is valid, he must do it.
The questioner:
We advise.
The Shaykh:
Whoever had it upon him before.
The questioner:
Meaning, an initiative.
The Shaykh:
Listen to the recitation of the disbelievers and the believers; the greatest [reward] is for those who enjoin what is right, so if the wrong...
The questioner:
Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh:
Whoever held it before that. Yes.
If a person becomes a new neighbor to another, meaning he has recently moved in next door, and he sees sins upon him, should he first improve his speech and greeting for a few days until the neighbor likes him and accepts advice, and then advise him? Is he correct in doing so, meaning he remains silent about the sin for a period until he is accepted?
The Shaykh:
If it is displayed openly, he does not remain silent. If it is displayed in the street or in the gathering, he does not remain silent about it. But if it is not displayed, praise be to Allah.
The questioner:
He hears the sounds of musical instruments from his house, from outside the house.
The Shaykh:
He should advise him.
The questioner:
I mean, is the approach wrong, may Allah forgive you? Is the approach wrong? I mean, he sees evil in his neighbor's or his companion's work and wants to win his affection?
The Shaykh:
What is valid, he must do it.
The questioner:
We advise.
The Shaykh:
Whoever had it upon him before.
The questioner:
Meaning, an initiative.
The Shaykh:
Listen to the recitation of the disbelievers and the believers; the greatest [reward] is for those who enjoin what is right, so if the wrong...
The questioner:
Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh:
Whoever held it before that. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام [ ابن باز ] [ الشرح الجديد ]، باب الذكر والدعاء — islamhouse.com (3:14)
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