Question
The advice of Hadhrat Fudhail bin Iyaad (Rahmatullah Alayhi) is on minimizing in mixing with people. How do we draw a balance between not mixing and also things such as visiting family and friends, the amal of inviting family and friends for meals etc.?
Answer
This is the advice of all the Auliya based on the Qur'aan and Sunnah. It is essential for Islaah (reformation) of the nafs. The best is not to visit even family members if there is no pressing need. This is the balance. Don't invite people, even family members unless it is a valid walimah, not a haraam reception as is the custom nowadays. Restrict your merrymaking to your wife and children. When family members and friends congregate for meals and merrymaking, wide avenues of fitnah such as gheebat, etc. are opened.
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- The Majlis Vol 26 No 10
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