Is it permissible for a داعية (Islamic preacher) of his stature and religious authority to cease da'wah (preaching) and benefiting people due to a personal weakness he faces in dealing with watching movies and pornographic websites, knowing that he strives against himself and repents repeatedly, or is his presence in da'wah considered an asset that should not be abandoned?
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If your friend abandons da'wah (inviting others to Islam) due to his sins, he has made a grave error. The principle is that he should increase his acts of obedience, such as da'wah and offering sincere advice to people, for "Allah helps His servant as long as the servant helps his brother." Shortcomings in repentance do not justify neglecting acts of obedience.
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