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  • When Is It Permissible To End Ties With Relatives In Islam?

    Posted by Maria Ali on July 2, 2026 at 1:35 pm

    In Islam, maintaining family ties is very important, but does that mean these ties must never be broken under any circumstances? Where is the limit?
    I believe that, in some cases, even a single act of humiliation can be enough. Some of my close family relationships have ended because of this. Many people may consider insults or humiliation to be normal, but I do not.
    When someone tries to provoke me, I do not react. Instead, I simply stop speaking to that person afterward.
    What guidance does Islam provide on this matter? If a relative humiliates or disrespects someone, is it permissible to distance oneself from that relative?

    And never speak to them again. If interaction ever becomes necessary, it should only be on a formal basis.

    To be clear, I am talking about siblings, not distant relatives.

    • This discussion was modified 1 month, 1 week ago by  Maria Ali.
    Dr. Irfan Shahzad replied 1 month, 1 week ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • When Is It Permissible To End Ties With Relatives In Islam?

  • Dr. Irfan Shahzad

    Scholar July 2, 2026 at 11:26 pm

    It is a matter of ethics and morality.

    It is not compulsory to keep the company of those with whom you do not feel comfortable.

    it is enough to greet them when you come across them and help them when they are in need. This is Sila Rehmi.

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