Dealing with the sins of others should be with tolerance and a forgiving spirit, inviting them to goodness and righteousness.
In the Holy Quran, the manner of addressing the sins of others is highlighted within the framework of human and social interactions. In Surah Al-Hujurat, verse 11, Allah advises believers against mocking each other and refraining from blame. This verse signifies that tolerance and patience regarding the mistakes of others are of great importance in a community. Overall, the Quran emphasizes kindness and forgiveness. In Surah Az-Zumar, verse 53, God tells His servants not to despair of His mercy, as He forgives all sins. This indicates that in addressing the sins of others, one should adopt a forgiving attitude. Additionally, Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 8 instructs the faithful to act in truth and justice in social matters and to refrain from judgmental behavior. In this context, the best approach towards others' sins is to invite them to goodness and righteousness. It is indeed mentioned in the Quran that we are obliged to guide one another. Therefore, the correct response to the sins of others is not to ignore them but to take steps for reform and to guide towards righteousness. This illustrates the true nature of faith and social responsibility anchored in Quranic verses.
O you who have believed, let not a people ridicule [another] people; perhaps they may be better than them. And do not insult one another and do not call each other by [offensive] nicknames. Wretched is the name of disobedience after [one's] faith. And whoever does not repent - then it is those who are the wrongdoers.
Say, 'O My servants who have believed, fear your Lord. For those who do good in this world is good, and the earth of Allah is vast. Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without account.'
O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm in justice, witnesses for Allah, even if it be against yourselves or parents and relatives. Whether one is rich or poor, Allah is more worthy of either. So follow not [personal] inclination, lest you not be just. And if you distort [your testimony] or refuse [to give it], then indeed Allah is aware of what you do.
One day, I was passing by a shop and saw someone criticizing and backbiting another person. I recalled the Quranic verses and told him that instead of blaming, it’s better to invite him to goodness. He thought for a moment and then accepted that instead of criticizing, he would choose to guide others, and from that day on, he began enlightening and guiding those around him.