Is it permissible to spend time

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Q 1: I am a twenty-year-old youth and I am religiously committed - praise be to Allah (Exalted be He). However, my family, some of my neighbors and relatives make fun of me; they say that I am obsessed and reactionary. Moreover, I face some problems with my family because I shorten my garments and let my beard grow. What stance should I adopt? Should I abandon them, or mix with them? Please enlighten me. May Allah enlighten you!

A: We advise you to have Taqwa (fear/wariness of offending Allah) and continue to be committed to the religion. You should not abandon your family; rather, be patient and advise them with wisdom and good manners. This is the way to follow the Prophet's (peace be upon him) example and to receive the reward of Allah (Exalted be He).May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions!