The reasons behind the widespread

A: Enjoining Ma`ruf (that which is judged as good, beneficial, or fitting by Islamic law and Muslims of sound intellect) and forbidding Munkar (that which is unacceptable or disapproved of by Islamic law and Muslims of sound intellect) is generally obligatory on (Part No. 12; Page No. 354) all Muslims and specifically on fathers towards their children whether young or grown-up. They have to co-operate with Ahl Al-Hisbah (people who are officially assigned to enjoin good and forbid evil) to apply Shar` (Islamic law), prevent the foolish from transgressing Allah's limits, and convert them to follow the truth so that goodness prevails and society is protected from evil and corruption. It is Allah (Alone) Whose help can be sought.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.