Dealing with a Relative Accused of Sorcery

Question:
He says: My uncle practices folk medicine. One time, I went with a friend of mine, and he asked for the name of his mother. After a while, this man—meaning his uncle—was arrested on a charge of sorcery or something similar. Then he was released. What should I do now? He has been released from prison. Regarding maintaining family ties? I know that I am unable to advise him. We ask for guidance on this matter.

Answer:
This is not a healer; this is a sorcerer. The one who asks about a person’s mother or father—this is a sign of sorcerers. So this is a sorcerer. He must be called to repent. If he repents, well and good; otherwise, he is to be killed, if this is established against him. If it is established that he practices this, that is the case. As for mere accusation without proof, he may deserve discretionary punishment and discipline so that he may stay away from this. You must advise him. You must advise him, rebuke him, and inform him of what came from Allah and His Messenger, and what the scholars said regarding the status of the sorcerer and his ruling. You must convey this to him. Yes.