Or you might feel that reporting his sinful conduct to the elders, who could help him spiritually, would be a betrayal of your friendship.
فَقَرَّرْتُ ،‏ رَغْمَ صُعُوبَةِ ٱلْمَوْقِفِ ،‏ أَنْ أَسْتَفْسِرَ مِنْهُ عَمَّا حَدَثَ .‏