If there is benefit in boycotting a person, he should be boycotted
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A man was afflicted with pursuing women in the markets and looking at them, and he had apparent sins such as wearing tight-fitting clothing and smoking. One of his brothers learned of this and informed the young men around him, so they boycotted him for five years; they did not speak to him, advise him, or warn him against this behavior, even though, praise be to Allah, he has repented to Allah and asks Allah for steadfastness. As for his brothers, they continued to boycott him, and he fears that he will not remain steadfast in guidance because they are aiding Satan against him. What is your guidance regarding one who commits a sin openly?
I say that if one commits a sin openly that is less than disbelief, and if there is benefit in boycotting him, it is obligatory to boycott him.Meaning: If we boycott him and he becomes upright, we must boycott him. If there is no benefit in boycotting him, it is forbidden to boycott him, because he is a believer.And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: (It is not permissible for a Muslim to boycott his brother for more than three days. They meet, and this one turns away and that one turns away, and the best of them is the one who begins with the greeting of peace). This man, according to what came in the question, has become upright and removed himself from the description that they saw as warranting boycott. Therefore, they must now honor him, rejoice in his guidance, and help him in that. As for him, he must remain steadfast in what Allah has guided him to and not pay attention to these people, whether they boycott him or maintain ties with him; it does not concern him. He has only repented to Allah, not to His servants. So he must be patient, and let him know that the outcome is for the righteous.
I say that if one commits a sin openly that is less than disbelief, and if there is benefit in boycotting him, it is obligatory to boycott him.Meaning: If we boycott him and he becomes upright, we must boycott him. If there is no benefit in boycotting him, it is forbidden to boycott him, because he is a believer.And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: (It is not permissible for a Muslim to boycott his brother for more than three days. They meet, and this one turns away and that one turns away, and the best of them is the one who begins with the greeting of peace). This man, according to what came in the question, has become upright and removed himself from the description that they saw as warranting boycott. Therefore, they must now honor him, rejoice in his guidance, and help him in that. As for him, he must remain steadfast in what Allah has guided him to and not pay attention to these people, whether they boycott him or maintain ties with him; it does not concern him. He has only repented to Allah, not to His servants. So he must be patient, and let him know that the outcome is for the righteous.