Is he who is not condemned by any of his neighbors an evil man, for not forbidding evil?
The default is that a Muslim is loved by their family and community, desired by their neighbors, and accepted by those they associate with. This is because they adorn themselves with noble morals and virtuous qualities, and Allah grants them acceptance on earth, as He states: ﴿Indeed, those who have believed and done righteous deeds – the Most Merciful will appoint for them affection.﴾ This is also indicated by the hadith of Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "When Allah loves a servant, He calls Jibreel and says: 'I love so-and-so, so love him.' Jibreel then loves him. Then he announces in the heavens, saying: 'Allah loves so-and-so, so love him.' The inhabitants of the heavens then love him. Then, acceptance for him is placed on earth."
Enjoining what is good and forbidding what is evil does not necessarily lead to people hating the believer. The wise believer endears themselves to people by being benevolent towards them and sincerely loving and befriending them. They do not abandon da'wah (calling to Islam) while employing wisdom and gentleness, which increases their love in people's hearts, even if there will inevitably be some haters and enviers. People's love for a believer is a blessing from Allah upon them, provided that they do not compromise on Allah's command and do not abandon enjoining what is good and forbidding what is evil for fear of losing this love.
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