The Ruling on Visiting a Person with Anxiety
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Question:
The last question in the questioner’s letter from al-Qasim says: There is a relative of mine, O Shaykh, who, when he learns that I am going to visit him, becomes anxious and withdraws. This is not out of dislike for me, but it is his nature to withdraw and become anxious over any matter, which is not his usual habit, and this affects his daily routine. Is it prescribed to visit him in such a case, or should I be content with calling him on the phone?
Answer:
If the visit causes him embarrassment, as you mentioned, then you do not visit him by going to his place; rather, it is sufficient for you to speak with him on the phone. Yes.
The last question in the questioner’s letter from al-Qasim says: There is a relative of mine, O Shaykh, who, when he learns that I am going to visit him, becomes anxious and withdraws. This is not out of dislike for me, but it is his nature to withdraw and become anxious over any matter, which is not his usual habit, and this affects his daily routine. Is it prescribed to visit him in such a case, or should I be content with calling him on the phone?
Answer:
If the visit causes him embarrassment, as you mentioned, then you do not visit him by going to his place; rather, it is sufficient for you to speak with him on the phone. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/286 — archive.org (12:23)
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