A: There is a comprehensive ruling stating that it is not permissible to delay the conveyance of Islamic knowledge at the time of necessity. If there is someone who is ignorant of a certain issue, they should be informed by those who know it. It is not permissible to withhold such necessary information, in order to please someone. If a believer hears someone speaking words that denote Shirk (associating others in worship with Allah), sees a Bid`ah (innovation in religion) that contradicts Shari`ah, or an obvious sin being committed, they have to condemn the people committing these things. It is obligatory that the individual expresses the truth pertaining to the Oneness of Allah and condemns Bid`ah and sins in a way that brings about benefit while taking leniency and wisdom into consideration.

There is more flexibility with supererogatory practices. No blame if some are left without focus regards the supererogatory minor issues when a Shari`ah­acknowledged reason is there, such as saying 'amen' out aloud and raising one's hands [when saying Takbir] in Salah (prayer), and such supererogatory practices.

Discussions about these supererogatory issues and their like can be put on hold until the right time, for they are supererogatory and not obligatory.