The ruling on one who sees an evil and does not change it out of fear for himself

Question:
If a person sees an evil, or something he is able to change, but he fears for himself, is his conscience cleared?

Answer:
If he is unable to, he should denounce it with words. This is what is appropriate. "Leave that magazine alone; there is evil in it." "Do not read that book." If you see him with a specific book, guide him with kind words. If you see him with a bad magazine, benefit him by saying: "You have *Al-Mujtama'* magazine, *Al-Da'wah* magazine, and other good magazines; guide him to the good ones." If you see him with a bad newspaper, tell him: "Leave that alone." If you see him with a harmful book, advise him against it.
This is how the believer acts. He does not burden himself with what he cannot bear, nor does he fight, nor does he do anything that brings harm upon himself. Rather, he uses kind words, as Allah commanded, calling to Allah with wisdom, knowledge, and good admonition, and arguing with them in the best manner...
Except those who wronged. If the one being called to the truth wrongs, it is permissible to address him with harshness and severity. As you have heard from the scholars, gentleness has its place, and severity has its place. The default is gentleness, kindness, and wisdom. Whoever is deprived of kindness is deprived of all good. This is the default in calling to the truth and teaching. However, if the one being called transgresses the limits, exceeds them, and wrongs, he is addressed with the severity, rebuke, and reprimand that befits him. He may even need to be disciplined if he speaks ill and acts ill, and if one is able to discipline him until he reforms and improves. This is required.