Is it obligatory to condemn every time one sees the father delaying prayer beyond its prescribed time without a valid excuse, and if the sister and mother are immodestly dressed, should one condemn every time they leave the house, knowing that he had alerted them at the beginning of his commitment that these actions are forbidden? And does enjoining good and forbidding evil cease if the person committing the sin knows the ruling on this sin? And how can one condemn the parents to remove the major sin of abandoning enjoining good and forbidding evil?
The basic principle is to condemn evil in the presence of anyone who witnesses it. However, if it is highly probable that the advice will not benefit the one being advised, then there is no harm in refraining. Gentleness is obligatory when condemning evil, especially with parents, as it is not like condemning evil with others. It is also appropriate to supplicate for their guidance.
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