{"_id":"676a120f32bfcaa23a80b9bc","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Is it haram or wrong in any way to distance or unfriend another Muslim if you feel they aren’t the type of person you want to be close with?\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\",\"color\":\"#000000\"},\"insert\":\"Is it haram or wrong in any way to distance or unfriend another Muslim if you feel they aren’t the type of person you want to be close with?\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"We aren't obligated to form friendships solely because someone identifies as Muslim. Instead, choosing friends requires careful consideration due to the impact they can wield over us. Our beloved prophet ﷺ cautioned us about the profound influence friends hold, urging us to be discerning. Imam Ghazali outlined five qualities crucial in a friend: intelligence, good character, righteousness, truthfulness, and a lack of materialism.\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Choosing not to befriend someone for these reasons doesn't constitute a sin. However, if your reasons stem from biases like skin color, socio-economic status, or other prejudices unrelated to these qualities, it's vital to introspect deeply and rectify these biases within yourself.\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668da02b0b76658b4c232ff9","tag":"Relationships: Friend","count":52}],"createdOn":"2024-12-24T01:44:47.770Z"}