Ruling on Visiting a Harmful Relative

Question:
If a relative does not maintain ties with you while you maintain ties with him, and when you go to his door he does not open it for you, and if he does open it, he starts cursing and insulting you, should you maintain ties with him, leave him alone, or what should you do?

Answer:
No, do not maintain ties with him; he is the one who severs the relationship. If you are able to maintain ties with him for the sake of calling to Allah and giving good guidance, then do so. Otherwise, he is the one who severs the relationship as long as he curses you when he opens the door. This is not maintaining ties; this is the one who severs the relationship. However, if you are strong and have a strong spirit such that you can influence him through advice, there is no harm in that.