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My brother is engaged, but still keeps a girlfriend. I am worried about his situation. What can I do?

· 20 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 2215English

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My brother is engaged, but still keeps a girlfriend. I am worried about his situation. What can I do?

Answer

There are two aspects here:
One is I'elaam (to inform) and the other is I'emaal (to make others practice). Informing is merely a means of making others practice. The purpose (to make others practice) should be placed first and then wisdom should be applied in trying to achieve the purpose.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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