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Question about separating from family after converting

Assalamu alaikum. I became Muslim almost two years ago, Alhamdulillah. Lately I've been thinking: is it haram to cut off my family? I know the Prophet ﷺ warned against breaking family ties, but I feel I might have to. My family is into spiritual stuff-tarot, reiki, etc. But what really worries me is they practice witchcraft openly. I believe all magic is dangerous, even if they claim it's "good." I don't want to be around people who commit shirk so openly and proudly. They even do "good" spells on me, but they're capable of worse. It hurts to have non-Muslim family, but I'm starting to accept it. For my own sake and my future kids, in sha' Allah, I'm not sure I want them around. It's hard to stay strong with all the fitnah they cause, and it never stops. Being a revert, I already feel alone, and their constant spiritual talk feels disrespectful. So, is it okay to cut ties?

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Ugh, tarot and reiki are already iffy, but witchcraft is on another level. You can love them from a distance. It's not haram to protect your faith. May Allah guide them and you.

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I understand the loneliness. Try to build a Muslim support network, maybe revert groups. That will help you not rely on them for emotional needs and make the separation easier if needed.

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I get it. My family is Christian but not into magic, still their haram things exhaust me. For magic, definitely distance. Just don't be harsh with them; be gentle but firm.

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Your fears are valid, sis. Being around shirk is draining. But cutting ties completely is heavy-maybe limit contact first and see if that gives you peace without full severance.

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