Sitting with Hypocrites and the Sinful
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Many of those who do not have strong faith deliberately sit with people who are immoral and sinful . They may even sit with those who attack the Sharee`ah / divine or religious law / and make fun of Islam and those who adhere to it strictly . Without doubt this is forbidden , and it damages a person`s Eemaan / faith / , Allah says
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And when you see those who engage in a false conversation about Our Verses by mocking at them , stay away from them till they turn to another topic . And if Shaytaan / the devil / causes you to forget , then after you remember , sit not in the company of those people who are the dhaalimoon / polytheises and wrongdoers , etc
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[ Surah al-An`aam (6):68 ]
In this case it is not permitted to sit with them , even if they are closely related or are very kind and good company . The only exception to this is for the purpose of da`wah / guidance / or refuting their false talk , but it is impermissible to accept and remain quiet about their conduct. Allah says
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They ( the hypocrites ) swear to you ( Muslims ) that you may be pleased with them , but if you are pleased with them , certainly Allah is not pleased with the people who are alfaasiqoon ( rebellious , disobedient to Allah
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[ Surah at-Tawbah (9):96 ]
