Question
A Muslim prisoner here in the U.S. was making alcohol. The inmate Imaam has ordered all Muslim brothers to shun him, not to respond to his Salaam, and not to associate or even speak to him. Is this action correct according to the Shariah?
Answer
If the transgressor who was making alcohol is repentant and regrets the sin, then it is not permissible to shun him. However, if he is defiant and refuses to refrain from his evil activity, then it will be valid and permissible to shun him and not to offer Salaam to him.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 24 No 07
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