My brother is a Salafi, but he trims his beard. I have advised him, but he did not comply. What should I do with him, and am I permitted to boycott him for this?
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The questioner : A brother of mine in Allah, who is a Salafi, lives with me, but he trims his beard and insists on doing so. How should I deal with him, given that I have already advised him?
The Shaykh : You have no obligation toward him other than advising him, following up with reminders, and presenting him with compelling evidence. Then, you should supplicate to Allah for his guidance.
The questioner : A brother advised me to cut off contact with him. Should I cut off contact with him until he returns to the correct path?
The Shaykh : Do not cut off contact with him. If you cut off contact with a person simply because he trims his beard, that would mean you should withdraw to the top of a mountain. Finally, since this is the last question, peace be upon you.
The questioner : And upon you be peace.
The Shaykh : You have no obligation toward him other than advising him, following up with reminders, and presenting him with compelling evidence. Then, you should supplicate to Allah for his guidance.
The questioner : A brother advised me to cut off contact with him. Should I cut off contact with him until he returns to the correct path?
The Shaykh : Do not cut off contact with him. If you cut off contact with a person simply because he trims his beard, that would mean you should withdraw to the top of a mountain. Finally, since this is the last question, peace be upon you.
The questioner : And upon you be peace.