Forbidding evil with the tongue when prevented by the rulers
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Question:
He says: If one wants to forbid evil with his tongue but is prevented from doing so on the grounds of not stirring up fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) and division, what is your opinion?
Answer:
If he is prevented from doing so by the rulers or those who have authority, he is excused. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 49a. This is one who is unable to do so; he forbids the evil in his heart. He forbids the evil in his heart and calls upon Allah for the rectification of the society and the removal of this evil. He increases his supplication. This is what is obligatory for him. Yes.
He says: If one wants to forbid evil with his tongue but is prevented from doing so on the grounds of not stirring up fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) and division, what is your opinion?
Answer:
If he is prevented from doing so by the rulers or those who have authority, he is excused. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
He who amongst you sees something abominable should modify it with the help of his hand; and if he has not strength enough to do it, then he should do it with his tongue, and if he has not strength enough to do it, (even) then he should (abhor it) from his heart
من رأى منكم منكرا فليغيره بيده، فإن لم يستطع فبلسانه، فإن لم يستطع فبقلبه
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-05-حقوق الولاة والرعية\صالح الفوزان\كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:04:11)
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