Question
Some Muftis say that we should not make Amr Bil Ma'roof Nahy Anil Munkar (commanding virtue and prohibiting evil) in practices in which there are differences of the Ulama. For example, some Ulama say television is permissible. Therefore, we should not give naseehat to those who watch television. Is this correct?
Answer
Nahy Anil Munkar should be done even in issues in which there is difference of opinion. How is it possible for us to act like dumb devils when we believe, for example that the chickens are haraam carrion, television is haraam, etc.? Even if others maintain that these haraam and immoral practices, etc. are 'halaal', it does not mean that those who believe them to be haraam should resort to concealing the Haqq and silently observe people consuming carrion and poison, and indulging in zina and immorality. Those who speak drivel must learn to apply their minds when they have to speak on Deeni issues.
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- The Majlis Vol 22 No 05
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