Would a person be considered a severer of kinship ties if his long working hours prevented him from maintaining them?
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Maintaining kinship ties is obligatory, and severing them is among the great sins. If a Muslim is busy and unable to visit, they can maintain ties by making phone calls, sending gifts, or messages, as all of these fulfill the obligation of maintaining kinship.
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