A Warning Against Justifying Cutting Ties and Boycotting as a Victory for the Shari'ah, When It Is in Reality for the Desires of the Self

The Shaykh : But the truth is that a Muslim must not get involved in justifying to himself cutting off his Muslim brother on the pretext that this cutting off is driven by a victory for the Shari'ah. The self is a commander of evil. A Muslim should be aware of the cutting off and boycotting he has fallen into: is it truly in the path of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), in which case it is permissible, or is it a victory for the self, in which case it is forbidden? However, this prohibition applies after three nights. Here is a subtle point and a delicacy from the delicacies of the Shari'ah: the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) specified that the forbidden boycott is after three nights. This means that a boycott before three nights is permissible, even if it is a victory for the self. This is from the mercy of Allah (Mighty and Majestic) to His servants, because a person cannot control himself for a period and suddenly [lose control]. It is as if the Wise Lawgiver granted a dispensation to the person when he is overcome by his affair and it reaches the point where he boycotts his Muslim brother. The Shari'ah is lenient with him, allowing him to boycott his Muslim brother for only three nights. As for after three nights, that is forbidden. It is as if the Shari'ah says: We have allowed you three nights, so that is enough for you. But after three nights, if you continue to boycott your Muslim brother, you are a sinner committing a forbidden act.