- This Hadīth is a key source in outlining the levels of changing evil deeds.
- We are enjoined to adopt gradation in forbidding evil deeds, each according to his capacity and ability.
- Forbidding evil deeds is a fundamental element in religion, and it does not cease to be due upon everyone. Rather, every Muslim is obligated in accordance with his ability.
- Enjoining what is right and forbidding what is evil is one of the characteristics of faith, and faith increases and decreases.
- For forbidding evil, it is required to know that the act in question is evil.
- For changing something evil, it is required that this does not lead to greater evil.
- Forbidding evil has certain etiquettes and requirements that should be learned by Muslims.
- Forbidding evil needs a Shar‘i policy, knowledge, and insight.
- The lack of disapproval of something evil within the heart is an indication of weak faith.