THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum al-Ithnayn, 30th day of Zul Hijjah 1439, (Monday 10th September, 2018). Sitting/following or listening to wrongdoers is dangerous to our eemaan(faith). BismilLahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Many of those who do not have strong faith deliberately or mistakenly sit with people who are immoral and sinful like them just to avoid any criticism etc. They may even sit with those who attack the Sharee’ah and make fun of Islam than the people who adhere to it strictly. There is no doubt that this is a forbidden deed, one which could undermine a person’s belief. Allaah says in the Quran: “And when you see those who engage in a false conversation about Quran by mocking, stay away from them till they turn to another topic. And if Shaytaan causes you to forget, then after the remembrance sit not in the company of those people who are the zaalimoon (polytheists and wrongdoers, etc.)” [al-An’aam 6:68]. In that case it is not permitted to sit with them, even if they are closely-related or are very kind and good company, except for the purposes of da’wah or refuting their false talk through wisdom and knowledge without attacking or insulting/mocking them. But accepting and remaining quiet about their conduct is not permitted. Allaah says in the Quran: “They (the hypocrites) swear to you (Muslims) that you may be pleased with them, but if you are pleased with them, certainly Allaah is not pleased with the people who are al-faasiqoon (rebellious, disobedient to Allaah).” [al-Tawbah 9:96]. This means that we should not waste our time arguing with non believers or deviated sects followers but rather dabate with them gently/beautifully by sharing the authentic knowledge to them without even mentioning their wrongs because they may know they are doing some wrong but reminding them of their wrong makes them feel embarrassed and most time due to satanic influences makes them pride and arrogance in listening to you. If you notice they are not ready to learn through your submissive way then please stay away from them and make dua for Allah to guide them instead of making good friendship without teaching them the haqq, the truth about our eemaan and tawheed. May Allah keep guiding us all and protect us and our offspring from any satanic influences. Aameen.