Calling good good and evil evil is a good courage.

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Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barkatuhu.

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Calling good good and evil evil is a good courage.

Calling good good, calling evil evil: a good courage

Humans are social animals. Due to living in society, every person has to have relationships with each other. In this relationship of society, some actions are commendable, some actions are condemnable. Again, some things are indicative of a person's personality, ethics and courage. One of these is - calling good good and calling evil evil. Because, speaking the truth is not easy, especially when it goes against someone's interests. But an honest, ethical and courageous person never hides the truth. He reveals good as good and evil as evil. This is proof of true courage and honesty.

Why is it difficult to tell the truth?

People usually hide the truth to protect their position, interests and relationships in society. In many cases, if someone does something wrong, people do not dare to reveal it because they are known or influential. Again, people do not call evil evil out of hope or fear of getting benefit from someone. Therefore, fearlessly revealing the truth is very difficult.

For example, an official in an office is taking bribes, but many do not have the courage to say anything against him. Again, if a student cheats in a school exam, many do not open their mouths even if they know. Because, the fear of harming themselves if they reveal the truth works. Therefore, telling the truth and speaking against evil is actually an honest courage.

The importance of calling good good

It is very important to recognize honest and good deeds in any society. Because recognition encourages people. If someone does a good deed and the society does not respect that deed, then the interest in doing good deeds decreases. Therefore, calling good good means not only praising, but also promoting and expanding good deeds.

Mental motivation: If a teacher teaches students properly and is praised, he will be motivated to work more sincerely.

Spread of good deeds: When good deeds are recognized in society, others are also inspired to follow that path.

Strength of human relations: Calling good good increases trust and faith in people.

Importance of calling evil evil

Just as it is necessary to recognize good deeds, it is even more important to call evil evil. If someone does evil and the society remains silent, evil deeds spread.

Prevention of injustice: If theft, corruption, fraud, etc. are not publicly condemned, they continue to increase.

Establishment of justice: Calling evil evil means establishing truth and justice.

Clarifying the boundaries between good and evil: People understand what is acceptable and what is not, only when society clearly calls good good and evil evil.

Islam and religious views

In Islam, speaking the truth and protesting injustice are considered very important acts of worship. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said—

“Speak the truth, even if it is bitter.”

Supporting injustice or silently aiding injustice is a major sin in Islam. Therefore, Islam teaches—one should courageously call good good and evil evil.

Moral and social perspective

From the moral perspective, calling good good means being just. On the other hand, calling evil evil means being responsible. A truthful person never tolerates injustice. This is very beneficial for the society.

Establishing justice in society: When everyone tells the truth, injustice will not be able to survive in the society.

Reducing corruption: If corruption or immoral acts are called evil, they will gradually decrease.

Building human character: If good deeds are praised and bad deeds are condemned from childhood, children will develop good habits.

Proof of courage

Calling good good and bad evil is indeed an act of courage. Because— many times one has to face the wrath of influential people. One has to be subjected to social scolding or criticism. Sometimes there may be financial or job losses. However, a person who tells the truth is truly courageous. Because he knows that truth always survives and lies are destroyed.

Real example

At work: If an employee sees his colleague taking bribes and he dares to inform the higher authorities about it, then he is showing good courage.

In the family: If someone in the family goes astray and the other members do not keep quiet and convince him, then evil is called evil.

In society: If a criminal does wrong in the society and if people dare to oppose him, then that is true courage.

The harm of not calling good good and evil bad

If people hide the truth, then—evil deeds continue to increase. The interest in doing good deeds is lost. Injustice and injustice spread in the society. Human ethics are destroyed.

Calling good good and evil bad is not only a personal but also a social responsibility. It bears the identity of a person's honesty, morality and courage. Although telling the truth is risky at times, that is true courage. Because, truth always survives and lies are destroyed. Therefore, every person should stand for the truth, call good good and evil evil. Through this, the individual, society and the country will benefit.