A man wants to marry a woman who does not cover her hair, and we are related to him by blood. Should we cut off ties with him?
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The questioner : Regarding this, O our Shaykh, one of them wants to marry one of the women who do not cover their hair. He is also not fully committed; he prays, but he is not committed to it. And I do not know if she prays, besides the fact that she does not cover her hair. He wants to marry her, but there is a kinship tie between me and him. For example, what is the ruling on this severance of ties?
The Shaykh : What severance? Did you sever ties with him because of the prayer?
The questioner : Severing ties because of the prayer involves a great deal of discussion; it rains down upon him.
The Shaykh : In any case, advise him not to marry these open sinners. That is all that is required of you regarding him. Today, my brother, if the door of severance is opened, go and settle on the head of...
The questioner : Severance might deter him, meaning, it is possible. It is the predominant opinion that it will deter him from marrying her.
The Shaykh : So, if you believe that, there is no objection. If you believe that it will deter him, there is no objection.
The Shaykh : What severance? Did you sever ties with him because of the prayer?
The questioner : Severing ties because of the prayer involves a great deal of discussion; it rains down upon him.
The Shaykh : In any case, advise him not to marry these open sinners. That is all that is required of you regarding him. Today, my brother, if the door of severance is opened, go and settle on the head of...
The questioner : Severance might deter him, meaning, it is possible. It is the predominant opinion that it will deter him from marrying her.
The Shaykh : So, if you believe that, there is no objection. If you believe that it will deter him, there is no objection.