{"_id":"668da03b0b76658b4c2331a7","title":"When is it permissible to terminate a friendship?","question":"What are the valid reasons for terminating friendships? I'm not talking about hating or ignoring them, but just intentioning choosing not to be alone or hang out with someone you were previously close to.","answer":"In Islam, the importance of selecting good friends is emphasized. As narrated by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, an individual is inevitably shaped by the company they keep, hence it is incumbent upon us to choose our associates wisely. Therefore, if a friend proves to be a negative influence or poses any form of physical or mental harm, it is imperative to safeguard oneself by discontinuing the friendship. However, if such circumstances do not apply, but it becomes apparent to you that excessive socializing detracts from productivity and personal growth, it is advisable to gently communicate one's stance to the friend and moderate the time spent together accordingly.","tags":[{"_id":"668da02b0b76658b4c232ff9","tag":"Relationships: Friend","count":52}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:40:27.397Z"}