10-17-2005, 01:15 AM
Behaviour towards relatives
1-visiting relatives and being concerned about them is extremly important.
2-There is no prescribed number of visits to relatives,but they should be frequent enough so that they donot feel neglected.
3-Whenever he meets his relatives,a muslim should ask and concern himself about their welfare
4-A muslim should remember that he has responsibility towards his poor and needy relatives.He should extend help to them and from time to time give them as a present some of the things they need.
5-If a muslim-fed by a women other than his mother,he should remember that he has another family and relatives in breastfeeding.
6-It is best not to wait for a visit from relatives before visiting them.
7-It is not good to answer an offence from a relative with a same.It shows moral stature to refrain from the same.
8) A muslim should treat his mother,s sister as he treats his mother.
9)A muslim should treat his uncle as he treats his father.
Anas ibnu Malik(R.A) narrates;Rasoolullah(S.A.W) said;He who likes his livelihood tobe increased,and his life prolonged should be kind and genorous to his relatives.