Is it permissible to refuse the arrival of a family friend who spends Ramadan with the family, knowing that his presence causes aversion and distress, and is feeling uncomfortable with his presence considered a sin requiring expiation?
The month of is a month of fasting and prayer. Breaking the fast of a fasting person carries a great reward, for the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Whoever provides food for a fasting person to break his fast, he will have a reward like theirs, without diminishing anything from the reward of the fasting person." If parents wish for someone to visit the house, refusal is not permissible unless it entails a violation of Islamic law, such as seclusion (), or the mother not observing , or speaking in a seductive manner. In such a case, the truth should be explained to the parents in a gentle manner. Differences in temperaments are natural. It is advisable to overlook displeasing characteristics of the guest and try to endear oneself to them, and not to let their presence hinder one's striving in worship during Ramadan.
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