Seeking Guidance: How To Deal With A Knowledgeable Relative Who Abandons Prayer
Assalamu Alaikum.My question was not about a general relationship; it was about a person who lives in the same household, and that too someone who is a person of knowledge. In my view, your opinion here is incorrect.In Minhaj al-Qasidin, Allama Ibn al-Jawzi’s view is that if a relative, despite being a Muslim, disobeys the divine commands, then severing ties with him is permissible. In this matter, he does not merely express an opinion; rather, he actually encourages doing so. If you wish to verify it, please see page number 143.