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“Enjoin what is good and forbid what is evil before the worst amongst you are given authority over you and then when even the best of you make dua against them, their duas will not be accepted.” quote by Uthman ibn Affan
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“Enjoin what is good and forbid what is evil before the worst amongst you are given authority over you and then when even the best of you make dua against them, their duas will not be accepted.”

Uthman ibn Affan

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Encourages promoting good and preventing evil, warning that even the pious' prayers may be rejected if they oppress others.

In simple terms: Promote good, prevent evil, avoid oppression.

Key Takeaway

Uphold justice and humility.

Themes

morality justice spirituality

Mood

cautious serious

Type

religious ethical

When to use this quote

  • community leadership
  • legal reform
  • personal conduct
  • activism

Key Concepts

Islamic ethics authority prayer

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance authority with humility?
  • When should you speak against injustice?
A Different Perspective

Authority can be misused despite good intentions.

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