1. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims
  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

36 Questions

What are the commands, virtues, and benefits of Silatur Rahem with neighbors, family, and friends according to the perspective of the Ahlulbayt? Is it true that those benefits include a long life, good fortune, and closeness to Allah?
Mateen Charbonneau

Yes that is true
What is the ruling on maintaining relationships (Sileh-Rahmi) if you fear harm from a relative, especially if they have previously caused harm through malicious actions or hatred?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

We must maintain good relationship with all our relatives even if the had harmed us or can harm us. Islam does not allow cutting ties with any relative even if he is a bad person. We must be careful while dealing with those who can harm us, but still we must maintain any level of relationship with them

Wassalam.
I understand it is not permissible in Islam to cut off relation with any relatives, but what if that relative is an unbeliever, has alcohol in their homes, and at times would even disrespect our belief and our Imams?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

It is not allowed to cut off relation with any of our relatives even if they are bad as far as we don't support them in their bad acts. We must keep up with every relative.

Wassalam.
In matters of worldly relationships, is it allowed to cut off a first-degree relative who physically harassed you but claims they were trying to teach you about the world, and later made further attempts to harass you?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

It is not permissible in Islam to cut off relation with any relative even if they insulted or harmed you. You must keep the usual relationship with all you good and bad relatives with out encouraging bad.

Wassalam.