Imam Ali (as): Imam Al (AS) said in his sermon: "I seek refuge in Allah from the sins which hasten one’s death. Then Abdullah ibn al-Kawa’ stood up and asked: 'O Commander of the faithful, are there such sins which hasten one’s death? To which the Imam (as) replied: "Yes indeed, [it is] cutting off ties with one’s kin." al-Kāfī