{"_id":"6839de23576d9f8d2ec93ea0","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"What should we do if a family member is committing haram and hurting the family's reputation?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"When it comes to familial ties, we’re told not to sever them. We need to have patience and give them the benefit of the doubt, but what if they are doing haram things that can harm you and your family? Or your family’s reputation? Are you allowed to disown them if they are doing sinful things like spreading fitna on social media for a few likes and views? \\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"In general, Islam places great emphasis on maintaining family ties. However, this obligation is not absolute. If a family member’s actions cause real harm, such as spreading slander, fitnah, or committing clear sins that affect your family’s safety, honor, or spiritual well-being, then you are not required to remain close to them in a way that exposes you to that harm.\\n\\nIn such cases, you may distance yourself from them until they change their ways.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff70b76658b4c232a7b","tag":"Worship: Sins","count":100},{"_id":"668d9fe20b76658b4c23280c","tag":"Relationships: Extended Family","count":47},{"_id":"668da0830b76658b4c23393f","tag":"Relationships: Sibling","count":29}],"createdOn":"2025-05-30T16:34:43.938Z"}