The collective duty of the nation.
Ustad Abedini examines the meaning of the Qur'anic phrase:
"And let there be among you a nation that invites God to the good, commands the righteous and forbids the evil."
"And there will be among you a group that calls for good, commands what is right and forbids what is bad. " (Surah Al-Imran 3:104).
The discussion:
Scholars debate the letter "من" (from/among) in this ayah. Does this mean that only a few of the nation should do so (making it a collective obligation / and jibe kifai)? Or does that mean the whole nation must be like this?
The social view:
Ustad Abedini points out that scholars with a strong social perspective of religion say that it is Min (Min Bayaniyyah) that explains, not partial. This means that the entire nation must be a community that calls for good, commands what is right and forbids what is bad.
It's not just a must for a special group. The vitality of the community depends on it. This is a responsibility that falls on the entire nation.
Practical Islam - Said Samer Hakim.