How should we deal with a relative of ours who suffers from bipolar disorder, causes problems, incites gossip, and is unwilling to read the Quran or maintain kinship ties?
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It is advisable not to obey the sick person in what she commands of evil deeds. One must endure her harm and respond to it with kindness and supplicate for her guidance. Whoever does this is as if he is feeding them hot ashes, and a helper from Allah remains with him.
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