Silence in the face of others' sins is incorrect, and believers must encourage goodness in each other.
In the Holy Quran, there are numerous warnings against sinning and committing immoral acts. In Surah Al-Imran, verse 104, Allah states, 'And let there be [arising] from you a nation inviting to all that is good and enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong.' This verse clearly indicates that the duty of believers is not limited to themselves but also extends to being sensitive and accountable towards the sins of others. This kind of social awareness and encouragement towards good deeds and prohibiting wrongdoing is part of every Muslim's religious responsibilities. Furthermore, Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 78 warns that 'Those who disbelieved among the People of the Scripture and the polytheists were in Hellfire, abiding eternally therein.' This warning serves as a reminder that silence in the face of others' sins can lead to serious consequences, and if we take no action, we may become accomplices in their wrongdoing. Therefore, remaining silent about the sins of others is not only incorrect, but it is also essential to advise with love and gentle language, using effective methods to guide them away from sin. Allah commands in Surah An-Nahl, verse 125 to invite to the way of Allah with wisdom and good instruction. Hence, if we cannot directly tell someone who has sinned that they are mistaken, we should aim to guide them toward the right path more effectively, with compassion and kindness.
And let there be [arising] from you a nation inviting to all that is good and enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong. And those will be the successful.
Indeed, those who disbelieved among the People of the Scripture and the polytheists were in Hellfire, abiding eternally therein. It is they who are the worst of creatures.
Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction, and argue with them in a way that is best. Indeed, your Lord is most knowing of who has strayed from His way and He is most knowing of the rightly guided.
Once upon a time in a small village, there was a man named Ali who remained silent regarding the sins of his neighbors. One day, he remembered the Quranic verses that reminded us to enjoin good and forbid wrong. Ali decided to approach his friends kindly and respectfully to make them aware of their mistakes. Soon, the behavior of those who listened to him began to change, and his community improved. This experience made Ali realize that silence in the face of sin is not correct, and that love and advice can change hearts.