The Ruling on Obeying One’s Mother in Severing Family Ties

Question:
A man says: There was a dispute and conflict between me and my brothers, and as a result, the relationship and visits were cut off. When I want to visit them, my mother objects, citing the harm she has suffered from them. May Allah reward you for your answer.

Answer:
He is required to maintain ties with them and visit them. He should not obey his mother in this matter, because this is disobedience; severing ties is disobedience. It is not permissible for a person to obey a creation in disobedience to the Creator. However, he should convince her that this is an obligatory duty for him and that he will sin if he does not do it, and that she will also sin if she prevents him. He should try to convince her first. If she refuses, he does not obey her; he maintains his family ties and visits his relatives. Even if they have wronged him, he forgives them. He forgives them. When they meet, this one offers and that one offers, and the best of them is the one who initiates the greeting. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Maintain your family ties, even if they sever them.” And he said: .