*Qur’ānic Reflections* *Enjoining The Good and Forbidding The Evil* Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez ar-Rājihi, [may Allāh preserve him], said: “Enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong is a noble hallmark of the believers and a defining trait among their virtuous qualities. This noble practice stands as a call unto Allāh and an invitation to His religion. Indeed, Islām did not find its way to the farthest reaches of the East and West except through sincere da‘wah, through calling to it, clarifying its beauty, virtues, and noble manners, and by enjoining good and forbidding evil. Yet the one who undertakes this sacred duty, the caller to Allāh, the enjoiner of good, and the forbider of evil, will inevitably face hardship. He must, therefore, arm himself with patience in the face of harm, whether in word or deed, that may come from the people. Among the timeless words of wisdom imparted by Luqmān the Wise to his son, words which Allāh, the Most High, preserved in His Book, was the command to establish prayer, to enjoin good, to forbid evil, and to remain steadfast and patient through all affliction. Allah, the Exalted, says quoting Luqmān: ﴿ يَـٰبُنَىَّ أَقِمِ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ وَأْمُرْ بِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ وَٱنْهَ عَنِ ٱلْمُنكَرِ وَٱصْبِرْ عَلَىٰ مَآ أَصَابَكَ ۖ إِنَّ ذَٰلِكَ مِنْ عَزْمِ ٱلْأُمُورِ ﴾ ‘O’ my beloved son! Establish prayer, encourage what is good and forbid what is evil, and endure patiently whatever befalls you. Surely this is a resolve to aspire to.’” ______ Al-Eedāhu wat-Tabayeenu li-ba‘di Sifāt il-Mu’mineen | Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez ar-Rājihi, [may Allāh preserve him]. Translation: Authentic Quotes