Is enjoining good and forbidding evil left off for one whose harm is feared?

Question:
A man’s case was reported to the authority after he had been called to it gently. After that, he sent his family to the caller and said: If you file a complaint or report to the authority, you will see how he will be punished. So, is this left off because the forbidden act will lead to a greater forbidden act, or is the enjoining of good and forbidding of evil continued toward him?

Answer:
No, he should be advised. He must be advised by the group, his neighbors. The neighbors do not remain silent about his condition. So, they cooperate in advising him and guiding him to good so that no fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) occurs... In any case, if he fears or thinks that he may do it, the obligation is lifted from him. But in a case like this, it is better if it is done by a group, so that he may become aware and so that he may benefit. If it is done by a group, it is closer to success.