Ruling on Attending Gatherings That Contain What Is Wrong
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The honorable Shaykh! A person is invited to gatherings, and most people's gatherings contain backbiting. Is it obligatory for a person to attend? And if he is unable to forbid the evil, is he obligated to attend for that reason?The Shaykh: Do you mean attending a wedding feast?The questioner: No, to ordinary gatherings.
First: May Allah bless you. A person should be a source of blessing to the extent of his ability. So let him attend the gatherings, and if he sees something wrong, he should advise. If the people of the gathering accept the advice—and this is the norm—then fine; otherwise, he should stand up and leave them.Because a person who loses hope and says: If you go, it will not be of benefit. This is a matter for consideration. Rather, what I see is that he should go, and then if he sees the wrong, he should forbid it. If the attendees do not stop, he should stand up and leave them. This is the correct course.
First: May Allah bless you. A person should be a source of blessing to the extent of his ability. So let him attend the gatherings, and if he sees something wrong, he should advise. If the people of the gathering accept the advice—and this is the norm—then fine; otherwise, he should stand up and leave them.Because a person who loses hope and says: If you go, it will not be of benefit. This is a matter for consideration. Rather, what I see is that he should go, and then if he sees the wrong, he should forbid it. If the attendees do not stop, he should stand up and leave them. This is the correct course.