A Muslim is required to maintain a good relationship with his relatives. According to a saying of the Prophet, we should visit our relatives, inquire about their circumstances, spend on them and give them sadaqa (voluntary charity) if they are poor.
According to another hadith, if any one of our relatives does not treat us well, even then we have to treat him well. As we know, Islam enjoins us not only to be good to those who are good to us, but also to be good to those who are not good to us. This shows exemplary moral character according to the standard of Islam.
Here are some relevant verses of the Qur’an:
“Give your relatives their due...” (17:26)
“Allah commands justice, kindness and giving to near relatives...” (19:90)
“And show kindness to your parents and to near relatives...” (4:36)
The essence of Islam is thus to serve God and do good to our fellow creatures, including the animals. The worship of Allah is linked up with kindness to parents, kindred, and those in want. It is not a matter of verbal kindness. They have certain rights which must be fulfilled.
According to another hadith, if any one of our relatives does not treat us well, even then we have to treat him well. As we know, Islam enjoins us not only to be good to those who are good to us, but also to be good to those who are not good to us. This shows exemplary moral character according to the standard of Islam.
Here are some relevant verses of the Qur’an:
“Give your relatives their due...” (17:26)
“Allah commands justice, kindness and giving to near relatives...” (19:90)
“And show kindness to your parents and to near relatives...” (4:36)
The essence of Islam is thus to serve God and do good to our fellow creatures, including the animals. The worship of Allah is linked up with kindness to parents, kindred, and those in want. It is not a matter of verbal kindness. They have certain rights which must be fulfilled.
From the Qur'an and traditions we find that the institution of the family can only be maintained by feelings of well-wishing and kindness. So the Islamic laws of morality and decency must be observed. If we want to earn God’s pleasure and blessings we must abide by the Quranic injunctions, and extend our full support to our relatives.
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