After the death of my father, there ensued a financial disagreement between me and my brother; this disagreement has [now] continued [between us] for [many] years. So, I sought refuge [in Allaah] from Shaytaan the accursed, and began to telephone him and show kindness to him, but he does not reciprocate. I [also] began to visit him with my children to initiate an air of politeness [between us], but he does not let us in[to his house]. So what should my position [now] be [towards my brother], as I feel pain [at our deteriorating state of affairs] O noble Shaykh, since my father and mother have [both] passed away?
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The best charity is the charity given to a hostile relative
Reference: https://twitter.com/AbuAbdullaah/status/1549050566189645825 قال النبي ﷺ «أفضل الصدقة الصدقة على ذي الرحم الكاشح*» صحيح الترغيب، ٢٥٣٥ *القريب الذي تجد منه السوء، و أنت تبذل له الخير و النفع. — محمد أختر شودري (@AbuAbdullaah) July 18, 2022 Saheeh at-Targheeb, 2535 The Prophet ﷺ said: «The best charity is the charity given to a hostile* relative.» * the […]
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