Rights of neighbours in islam

Islam has great respect for the mutual rights and duties of neighbours. The Holy Prophet said:

ü  “Help him if he asks for your help.

ü  Give him relief if he seeks relief from you.

ü  Give him a loan if he needs one.

ü  Show him concern if he is distressed.

ü  Nurse him when he is ill.

ü  Attend his funeral if he dies.

ü  Congratulate him if he meets with any good.

ü  Sympathize with him if any calamity befalls him.”

Nobody can be a believer, said the Prophet, if his neighbours pass the night hungry, while he has his stomach full.

“The best of companions with Allaah is the one who is best to his companion, and the best of neighbours with Him is the one who is best to his neighbour.”(Narrated by al-Bukhaari in al-Adab al-Mufrad, 115) 

Concerning neighbours’ rights, Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): 

“Worship Allaah and join none with Him (in worship); and do good to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, Al-Masaakeen (the poor), the neighbour who is near of kin, the neighbour who is a stranger, the companion by your side…”[al-Nisaa’ 4:36] 

Islam warns against annoying one’s neighbours or treating them badly. The Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) explained that this would lead to being deprived of Paradise: “He will not enter Paradise from whose harm his neighbour is not safe.” (Agreed upon. Narrated by Muslim, 64)

Such great emphasis laid by islam shows that the aim of islam is to awaken the springs of goodness in human heart. If we can become good to our immediate neighbours , then that will be a guarantee of our being good to other people.

If we observe the injunction of Prophet in the matter, then without doubt we shall contribute to strengthening society with the bonds of affection, love and brotherhood.

IMAN – BELIEF

The Arabic word for belief is “Iman.” It literally means ‘to know,’ ‘to believe,’ ‘to put one’s trust in something or someone.’ In the Islamic Shariah, Iman means putting one’s trust in, or having
complete faith in Allah, His Prophet and His message.
There are seven things, which are essential for a Muslim to believe in. These come under the heading of Iman Mufassal, which requires a longer, more detailed declaration of faith. They are to believe in Allah, in His angels, in His revealed Book, in all of His messengers, in the Last Day (the Day of Judgement), in Taqdir, (the doctrine of predestination, which means that everything good
or bad is decided by Allah), and in Life After Death. Without Iman, the individual’s espousal of Islam as his religion would lack credibility.
That is why, if he is to be a true believer, hemust not only testify to his faith by word of mouth (Shahaada bilLisan), but must also accept it with all his heart and soul and then staunchly adhere to it. Furthermore, he is obliged to do good works in keeping with the fundamentals of the faith. Both belief (iman), and right action (amal) are absolutely vital