Behaviour towards a kaafir relative
Question
How should one treat a kafir if that person is your blood relation?
Answer
See to him at the hour of need and talk to him politely.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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