Families are the compass that guides us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter. Even though its easy to forget at times, family is the most important thing in the world. This could ...mean your mother, your father, your siblings, your spouse, your grandparents, your aunts, your uncles, your cousins, your in-laws – but for some, its simply those with whom we share unconditional love. A great number of Ahadith that instruct family kinship emphasizes the matter even further. “Whoever believes in ALLAH and the Last Day, let him maintain the bonds of kinship.” (Bukhari) Assisting ones relatives carries two reward; one reward for assisting and one reward for bonding family ties. These noble qualities will also be a practical means of guidance for the children. In this way family relationships are strengthened and can be maintained for generations. Certain people feel uncomfortable to assist relatives if they require financial help in the form of Zakaat, etc. This manner of thought should be corrected. Rasulullah (SâllAllâhu ‘Alâihi Wâsâllâm) said, “Sadaqah given to a poor person is an ordinary sadaqah, but sadaqah given to a relative serves two purposes: one as a sadaqah and secondly, an act of upholding family kinship.” (Tirmizi) Rasulullah (SâllAllâhu ‘Alâihi Wâsâllâm) also said, “Whosever desires to have expansion in his sustenance and a prolonged life, should treat his relatives with kindness.” (Bukhari & Muslim)
Posted on: Mon, 07 Jul 2014 02:50:48 +0000
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