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If a believer lives in a society where this is prevalent and involvement in it is an indication of good companionship, then it is permissible.
I find it difficult in dealing with Sunnis and I do not know what I am supposed to do, because I was a Sunni before converting to Shiaism. Could you please give me some guidance?
We advise you to deal with the members of other sects of Islam with high morality and tolerance to any discomforts that might occur. It is better to call them to recognize the rights of the Ahlulbait and to love them (peace be upon them). And it is better to explain to Sunnis - without inciting them and any bigotry - the necessity to follow the Imams of the Ahlulbait as religious leaders after the Prophet (peace be upon him as his progeny) as the Messenger of Allah himself ordered us to do so when he said: "I am leaving amongst you the two weighty things, the book of Allah and my household".
We encourage you to do all this with calmness and ease. Almighty Allah said: "Call unto the way of your Lord with wisdom and fair exhortation".
Is it mandatory to answer the greetings of 'salam' of a person with the same words, or is it allowed to say it in less words? For example, if a person says, 'Salam Alaykum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh', can I answer him by just saying, 'Wa Alaykum Salam'?
You can reply to the greetings of 'salam' by just saying 'Wa Alaykum Salam.'
Can we curse a believer if he commits a major sin?
It is not permissible.
However, if they sin, you must point that out to them and guide them, if you expect them to benefit from such guidance.
Anyhow, it is permissible to co-exist amicably with them if they are relatives, whether they are Nasibi or not, as this could be a window for them to search for the truth, even after a long time, and it could result in their guidance.
If I was to send them a simple Eid mubarak via text message every year as well as on other occasions, will this be enough?
What is the time limit that one can go without speaking to his kin? e.g. 2,3,4,7 days?
I am well aware that 'silat ar-rahm' is obligatory, but does it extend to in-laws (i.e. the parents and siblings of my spouse)? Also, does it matter if they are Muslim or not?
The term 'silat-ul-rahm” refer to the communications between blood relatives. There might not be a blood relation between the marriage couple themselves.
There is no doubt that one should try to have a good relationship and good communication with the relatives of the wife even if they are not Muslims. It must be achieved within the religious boundaries.
Is it permissible for a father to prevent his son from doing a particular thing if the father sees that it is harmful for his son?
Preventing the son forcefully from doing a certain thing is not permissible unless the harm is severe, in such a way that it is prohibited for one to subject himself to it. Preventing the son by ordering him not to do an act is permissible.
Can I talk to a person saying something and meaning something else, e.g. saying "Yes," but meaning "No," in reality?
It is prohibited to lie.
If a person talked to me privately and it was understood that he didn't want me to tell others of those matters, will it be sinful for me to tell others?
If he stipulated upon you a condition that you do not reveal this information, then it is not permissible to so. If he wants you not to mention it, then it is better to keep the trust between you too.