The Ruling on Severing Ties Between Two Brothers

Question:
There has been a severance of ties and a quarrel between me and my full brother for six years, and we do not greet each other. I sought refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan and wanted to make peace, but he shut the doors in my face. Now I am confused and regretful for these years, and my children have been incited by this brother of mine, and there is this division between us. What is your guidance?

Answer:
Answer: We direct you to the saying of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him): “It is not permissible for a Muslim to sever ties with a Muslim for more than three [days],” even if he does not have a brother by blood, but rather a brother in religion. The Muslims are brothers (Indeed, the believers are brothers). Therefore, it is not permissible for a Muslim to sever ties with his brother, whether by blood, which is more severe, or by religion. “For more than three nights, they meet, and this one turns away and that one turns away, and the best of them is the one who begins with the greeting.” So you should turn to your brother and ask him for forgiveness. If he does not accept, the sin is upon him, and you are free of blame, if Allah wills.