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Miscellaneous The Majlis Vol 23 No 11, p.5

What is the meaning of maintaining family ties?

Question

What is the meaning of maintaining family ties? Does it apply to even very distant relatives? How often do we have to visit relatives?

Answer

Maintaining family ties is to be kind and helpful to them. It does not mean visiting them often. In fact, nowadays, it is best to abstain from frequent visits. There is too much sin and trans-

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gressions in the houses of relatives. Just be good in general to them no matter how distant the family relative may be. But those who sin flagrantly, stay away from them.

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