Is it permissible for someone to deliberately distance themselves from good character towards me under the pretext of being harmed by being close to me without explicitly stating the harm? This could lead to intentional bad behavior, such as only giving simple responses, not responding during conversations, avoiding eye contact, refusing to sit next to me, and even disliking handshakes or anything that might increase love or camaraderie.
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Ayatollah Khamenei (may God protect him):
It is forbidden to violate the sanctity of believers without a legitimate religious reason. Therefore, if a person intends through their words and actions to violate the sanctity of believers, they would be sinful. A believer must be mindful of their actions and words towards others and should advise them if they see something that requires advice. This applies equally whether the believers are related or not.
For a definition of kinship, you can refer to Question 1493.
Source: Special Inquiry + Persian Educational Message - The Relativity of Disgraceful Matters - The Prohibition of Insulting + The Absence of the Condition of the Audience - The Prohibition of Earning through Insulting
Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect him):
It is forbidden to insult, curse, humiliate, or belittle a believer, to frighten them, to disclose their secrets, to track their mistakes, or to belittle them, especially if they are poor. Anyone who does this intentionally is sinful. Therefore, a believer must be mindful of their actions and words towards others and should advise them if they see something that requires advice. This applies equally whether the believers are related or not.
For a definition of kinship, you can refer to Question 1493.
Source: Selected Issues
May you be successful in all good.