{"_id":"6819684f2f18a0987f28534e","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is blocking one's family due to Islamophobic rhetoric considered severing ties?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"My mom's family found out I converted and they weren’t pleased. I tried to be respectful, but they just kept spewing Islamophobic rhetoric so I had to block them. I know that family is a key part of Islam. Would I be punished by Allah SWT for severing ties with that side of my family?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"It is understandable that you needed to block them temporarily to safeguard your spiritual and emotional well-being, and this is permissible. This action does not necessarily equate to severing ties. However, in the long term, you must seek ways to reconnect with them gradually.\\n\\nUntil direct engagement is not possible, you can maintain the relationship through indirect means, such as sending occasional messages, giving small gifts, or offering greetings on special occasions. These small gestures can preserve the bond and fulfill the Islamic obligation of maintaining family ties in the meantime.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c23280f","tag":"Relationships: Non-Muslims","count":95},{"_id":"668d9fe20b76658b4c23280c","tag":"Relationships: Extended Family","count":47},{"_id":"668d9ff10b76658b4c2329c4","tag":"Contemporary Life: Converts","count":38}],"createdOn":"2025-05-06T01:39:27.910Z"}