Shar‘i Rulings on Eating at Relatives Involved in Ḥarām Earnings
❖ Question:
Our relatives work in musical shows. Is it permissible to eat at their place?
❖ Answer by:
Shaykh ʿAbd al-Wakīl Nāṣir ḥafiẓahullāh
◈ If your visit to them could have a positive influence and there is a chance for their moral reform, then their invitation may occasionally be accepted with the intention of Daʿwah (inviting them to righteousness).
◈ This approach can be compared to an incident involving Sayyidunā ʿAbdullāh ibn Masʿūd, where he stated that it is permissible to go to a person who earns through impure means, but the sin and consequences of such income fall upon him, not the guest.
◈ Due to the importance of maintaining family ties, one may occasionally accept such invitations.
◈ However, sometimes it is necessary to politely decline, in order to send a message and create an opportunity for them to reflect and reform their practices.
Conclusion:
While continuous acceptance of invitations from relatives earning through ḥarām means should be avoided, occasional participation—when guided by the intent of Daʿwah and maintaining family relations—may be permissible, especially if it contributes toward their moral improvement.
❖ Question:
Our relatives work in musical shows. Is it permissible to eat at their place?
❖ Answer by:
Shaykh ʿAbd al-Wakīl Nāṣir ḥafiẓahullāh
✿ If You Believe Their Income Is Ḥarām, Then Consider the Following Points ✿
① Predominance of a Daʿwah Perspective
◈ If your visit to them could have a positive influence and there is a chance for their moral reform, then their invitation may occasionally be accepted with the intention of Daʿwah (inviting them to righteousness).
② Example from the Life of ʿAbdullāh ibn Masʿūd رضي الله عنه
◈ This approach can be compared to an incident involving Sayyidunā ʿAbdullāh ibn Masʿūd, where he stated that it is permissible to go to a person who earns through impure means, but the sin and consequences of such income fall upon him, not the guest.
③ Consideration of Kinship Ties
◈ Due to the importance of maintaining family ties, one may occasionally accept such invitations.
◈ However, sometimes it is necessary to politely decline, in order to send a message and create an opportunity for them to reflect and reform their practices.
Conclusion:
While continuous acceptance of invitations from relatives earning through ḥarām means should be avoided, occasional participation—when guided by the intent of Daʿwah and maintaining family relations—may be permissible, especially if it contributes toward their moral improvement.
