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Library Ethics Greater Sins Chapter 9 Seventh Greater Sin: Qat’a ar-Rahm Kindness to Relatives is Obligatory
Library Ethics Greater Sins Chapter 9 Seventh Greater Sin: Qat’a ar-Rahm Kindness to Relatives is Obligatory
Kindness to Relatives is Obligatory
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Kindness to Relatives is Obligatory
The Almighty Allah (S.w.T.) says in the Qur’an:
“...and be careful of (your duty to) Allah, by Whom you demand one of another (your rights), and (to) the ties of relationship;”
(Surah an-NisÄ’ 4:1)
According to Imam al-Baqir (a.s.), the notable point in this verse is that the fear of Allah (S.w.T.) is mentioned alongwith the fear one should have about breaking relations with kith and kin.
In the book al-KÄfi there is a tradition from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.). He says:
“The relatives in this Ayat, include all, and not only the nearest ones. Certainly Allah has ordered kindness towards all the relatives. Allah has given so much importance to this deed that he mentions it with his exalted name.”
