Changing wrong according to one’s ability

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Etiquette of Enjoining Good & Da'wah

Changing wrong according to one's ability

The Prophet (SAW) said: "Whoever among you sees an evil, let him change it with his hand; if he cannot, then with his tongue; if he cannot, then with his heart, and that is the weakest of faith."

Reference: Sahih Muslim, on the authority of Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (RA)

Explanation

This graded response allows everyone to act according to their genuine capacity, without excusing complete inaction.

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