Not a Controller
The leaders of the non-Muslims of Mecca would often debate with the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, in order to put others off from accepting Islam. During these conversations the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, would be most eager for them to accept the truth. But often they would only alienate and insult him at which he would return home sad and regretful at failing to persuade them to accept Islam. One such incident is discussed in Imam Ibn Kathir’s, the Life of the Prophet, Volume 1, Pages 348-349.
It is important for Muslims to understand an important point in respect to advising others. It is the duty of Muslims to advise others towards good and forbid evil but a Muslim should not behave as if they have been put in charge as controllers over others. This attitude only leads to anger and bitterness especially, when others do not follow their advice. It is best for Muslims to discharge their duty by advising others but they should avoid stressing over the outcome of their advice meaning, whether the person acts on their advice or not. If Allah, the Exalted, advised the greatest teacher and guide of mankind namely, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, not to stress over the outcome in many places of the Holy Quran how can a Muslim claim or behave as if they have been put in charge of others. Chapter 88 Al Ghashiyah, verses 21-22:
“So remind, [O Muhammad]; you are only a reminder. You are not over them a controller.”
The Muslim who behaves as a controller will not only become bitter when people fail to follow their advice but it can lead them to giving up advising others which is a duty on all Muslims according to their ability.
In addition, this attitude will also cause Muslims to neglect themself and their own duties as they are too busy concerning themself with the duties of others. Therefore, Muslims should remain firm in commanding good and forbidding evil but refrain from observing and bothering about the outcome of their advice.
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