Is it permissible to treat the negativities of society by publicizing and openly discussing them, or is it more appropriate to disseminate virtuous values and highlight the excellences of morals in the Islamic religion, taking into account modern media and His, the Almighty’s, saying: {Indeed, those who like that immorality should be spread among those who believe will have a painful punishment in this world and the Hereafter. And Allah knows and you do not know} (Quran 24:19), and the Prophet’s, peace and blessings be upon him, saying: "He who publicizes an indecency is like its initiator, and whoever shames a believer for something will not die until he commits it," and "Whoever covers a Muslim’s fault in this world, Allah will cover his fault on the Day of Resurrection"?
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The first thing incumbent upon someone who witnesses corruption but lacks authority is to denounce the disobedience, strengthen faith, rectify hearts, perfect prayer, reinforce their connection with Allah, speak about the fear of Allah, the Hereafter, Paradise, and Hellfire, encourage the remembrance of Allah, and teach the Sharia rulings. It is also necessary to fortify young people through fasting and marriage. As for presenting negatives in the manner mentioned, it may lead to the spread of sins and the exposure of corrupt girls.
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