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I want a detailed report on remaining silent on the truth (its definition, manifestations, and reasons) and may God reward you well.

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Silence about the truth means neglecting the duty of enjoining good and forbidding evil despite having the ability to do so. Causes of this include weak faith, lack of religious conscience, and absence of fear of God. Its manifestations include the prevalence of vices and the spread of injustice. Imam Al-Nawawi pointed out that the aspect of enjoining good and forbidding evil has largely been neglected, although it is a significant matter upon which many issues are upheld. It is incumbent upon those seeking the hereafter to care about this matter with sincere intention, for the reward is proportional to the effort, and one should not abandon it for the sake of friendship or appeasement. A true friend is one who strives for the betterment of their friend's afterlife, even if it leads to a loss in their worldly affairs.

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