What is the ruling on eating from the home of a brother whose wealth is forbidden?
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The questioner : ... He works at the Housing Bank, and all his wealth is, of course, forbidden, and he has no other income. So, going to his house and eating things from his house—is it forbidden or permissible to eat from his brother's house?
The Shaykh : It is not permissible to eat from this wealth, except if one is being kind and gentle with his brother, and in order to fulfill the obligation of advising him, he eats only as much as he would eat if he were eating from lawful food. Yes, but behind this courtesy is a purpose, which is fulfilling the duty of advice. If he does that, it is permissible; otherwise, it is not.
The questioner : And the man continues, for example...?
The Shaykh : If he continues to cut him off.
The questioner : He cuts him off.
The Shaykh : At least he cuts off his food.
The Shaykh : It is not permissible to eat from this wealth, except if one is being kind and gentle with his brother, and in order to fulfill the obligation of advising him, he eats only as much as he would eat if he were eating from lawful food. Yes, but behind this courtesy is a purpose, which is fulfilling the duty of advice. If he does that, it is permissible; otherwise, it is not.
The questioner : And the man continues, for example...?
The Shaykh : If he continues to cut him off.
The questioner : He cuts him off.
The Shaykh : At least he cuts off his food.