Ibn Bazz: Best way to denounce Munkar

We see many youth enthusiastic for resisting Munkar (that which is unacceptable or disapproved of by Islamic law and Muslims of sound intellect) but they do not it the proper way. What is your advice to such youth? What is the best way to denounce Munkar? 
A : I advice them to learn first in order to be quite sure whether a matter is Ma‘ruf (that which is judged as good, beneficial, or fitting by Islamic law and Muslims of sound intellect) or Munkar through the Shar‘y (Islamic legal) proofs, so that when they raise there objections, it is done with insight. Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) states: Say (O Muhammad صلى االله عليه و سلم): "This is my way; I invite unto Allâh (i.e. to the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism) with sure knowledge, I and whosoever follows me (also must invite others to Allâh i.e. to the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism with sure knowledge). And Glorified and Exalted be Allâh (above all that they associate as partners with Him). And I am not of the Mushrikûn (polytheists, pagans, idolaters and disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh; those who worship others along with Allâh or set up rivals or partners to Allâh)." 
I advice them to resist Munkar with leniency and kindness, so that their approach will be accepted and to be صلى االله عليه و doing more good than evil. Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) states: Invite (mankind, O Muhammad to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islâm) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Revelation and the Qur’ân) and fair preaching, and argue )سـلم with them in a way that is better. and: And by the Mercy of Allâh, you dealt with them gently. And had you been severe and harsh­ hearted, they would have broken away from about you The Prophet (peace be upon him) stated: “Whoever is deprived of kindness is deprived of all good.” also: “Kindness does not become a part of anything without adorning it, and is not withdrawn 
fromanythingwithoutmarringit.” TherearesomanySahih(authentic)Hadithtothesameeffect. 
( Part No : 5, Page No: 76) 
The Da‘y (caller) to Allah, the enjoiner of Ma‘ruf and the forbidder of Munkar should be the first to practice what they preach, and the first to abstain from what they order people to avoid. Thus, they will not be like those whom Allah dispraises, saying: Enjoin you Al­Birr (piety and righteousness and each and every act of obedience to Allâh) on the people and you forget (to practise it) yourselves, while you recite the Scripture [the Taurât (Torah)]! Have you then no sense? and: O you who believe! Why do you say that which you do not do? 
These youth must behave accordingly so that people will follow their good example and benefit from their words and deeds. May Allah grant us success! 

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