The obligation to leave a house in which sins are committed after rebuking those who commit them
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The obligation to leave a house in which sins are committed after rebuking those who commit them
When visiting some relatives, and they turn on the television in the sitting room, sometimes music and other sins occur. So, does one have to leave immediately if he rebukes them and they do not listen to his rebuke, or if one is unable to rebuke them? And how should one maintain ties with these people and those with whom sins are present? Is it only by telephone, or should one remain silent about it—Meaning: about the sins—while calling them to the truth and reconciling them?
This is asking, he says: If I visit my relatives and there is something forbidden being watched on the television or heard on the radio, is it permissible for me to stay or not?I say: If it is possible for you to stay and advise them, then do so. And if it is not possible, even if you speak they will not listen, then leave after you say: Either you turn this off, or I will leave? But do not sever your ties with them, even if they are in sin; because relatives have a right, even if they are sinners, and you are not participating in the sin.
The questioner: In this case, because in some houses the television and radio are on for twenty-four hours, meaning all day long. The Shaykh: Yes. But if you are present and you say: My brothers! This is forbidden for you and not permissible, and you leave it on,And you said to them: either you turn it off or I will leave,I do not think they would say: leave; they will turn it off out of modesty and shame. If they are defiant and leave it on, then leave.For Allah the Exalted said: [al-Nisa: 140].
When visiting some relatives, and they turn on the television in the sitting room, sometimes music and other sins occur. So, does one have to leave immediately if he rebukes them and they do not listen to his rebuke, or if one is unable to rebuke them? And how should one maintain ties with these people and those with whom sins are present? Is it only by telephone, or should one remain silent about it—Meaning: about the sins—while calling them to the truth and reconciling them?
This is asking, he says: If I visit my relatives and there is something forbidden being watched on the television or heard on the radio, is it permissible for me to stay or not?I say: If it is possible for you to stay and advise them, then do so. And if it is not possible, even if you speak they will not listen, then leave after you say: Either you turn this off, or I will leave? But do not sever your ties with them, even if they are in sin; because relatives have a right, even if they are sinners, and you are not participating in the sin.
The questioner: In this case, because in some houses the television and radio are on for twenty-four hours, meaning all day long. The Shaykh: Yes. But if you are present and you say: My brothers! This is forbidden for you and not permissible, and you leave it on,And you said to them: either you turn it off or I will leave,I do not think they would say: leave; they will turn it off out of modesty and shame. If they are defiant and leave it on, then leave.For Allah the Exalted said: