What is the method for treating the lethargy or weakness of faith in some da'is?

The questioner : What is the treatment for the phenomenon of lethargy or spiritual weakness among some da'is?

The Shaykh : This, in reality, goes back to something I mentioned earlier, which is the root cause of the problem in this era for many da'is: a lack of sincerity in the da'wah.
There is a phenomenon that catches the attention of the thinker who tries to identify the ailments afflicting Muslims and to offer, within the limits of his knowledge, some remedy. The phenomenon is that the word "da'wah" has become a profession today, and it is adopted by anyone who feels he has some knowledge, even though he is, as they say, neither in the caravan nor in the raid, in terms of knowledge.
And as you see from another angle, the word has now been adopted by many Muslims, some of whom, at least, used to display their intense hostility toward this da'wah. When this da'wah spread and took its proper place in the Muslim world, most of the people among the da'is, even if they had no connection to the correct Salafi da'wah, began to claim to be Salafis. From here, people enter this Salafi scientific methodology who have absolutely no connection to this methodology.
Therefore, I believe the cause is the loss of sincerity in the da'wah. Because I believe—as I mentioned earlier, perhaps in the first question—that a true da'i must maintain a close and continuous connection with the scholars, both the deceased and the living. This is so that he can cultivate in himself the understanding and comprehension of the knowledge and the style of calling to this correct knowledge.
This undoubtedly requires tremendous efforts and patience in the da'wah. In reality, only one who is completely sincere to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) can do this. The fact that some of those who claim to belong to the da'wah turn away from fulfilling its rights and obligations is proof that they were not sincere in the da'wah. Otherwise, why this delay and turning away from the requirements and necessities of the da'wah? In my opinion, this is the reason for what was mentioned in this question.
In short, it is a lack of sincerity. There is no cure for this except turning to Allah (Blessed and Exalted is He) and reminding them, by one who has a firm footing in knowledge, of this obligation that they must hold onto and die upon. Otherwise, their work will be like scattered dust.

The questioner : May I ask about the same question? O Shaykh! The intention is not only about lethargy regarding the da'wah itself, but about the person's own faith between him and Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). After being enthusiastic at the beginning of his religious commitment and repentance, with much sincerity to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) and striving in performing acts of worship, he then finds himself turning away and immersing himself in worldly life, or amusement, or a specific trade, or with women, for example.

The Shaykh : We cannot answer this; because the causes are great, and they are the deterrents from continuing on the straight path, and the corruption of the environments in which these people live. Earlier, I mentioned his (peace be upon him) saying: And related to this is that a corrupt society has a very large impact on the individuals living in it. Therefore, many hadiths came encouraging the Muslim to be with the righteous—as we mentioned earlier—some hadiths on that. But I will mention something else, among them his (peace be upon him) saying: or as he (peace be upon him) said, and his saying in another hadith: .