Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 245
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 245 God. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa replied, "The teachings of worship God and to establish the ties of Kinship with kindness and benevolence. " 1 In the teachings of the Holy Qur’ a n regarding dealings with kindred, the parents are the foremost in deserving this kindness. After the parents other relatives deserve kindness according to their closeness. These relations include children, wife, brother, sister, uncle and aunts. It is obvious that the relations who have priority in inheritance are more deserving of kind treatment in comparison to others. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa has laid great emphasis on treating the relatives kindly. He said, "The word 'Ra h am' (Kindness) which brings blood relations into existence has its root in the attribute of God, 'Ra h m a n' (Gracious). If a person does not look after these relations, he cuts his ties with 'Ra h m a n' (The Gracious God). Whosoever discharges the rights of these relatives, establishes his ties with God. " 2 There is a beautiful message in this instruction that for the people who establish ties with the kindred, God's attribute of "Ra h m a niyat" (Graciousness) bestows full beneficence on them. He further said "Such people are blessed with health and a long life. " He added, "Whosoever cuts the ties of relationship will not enter paradise. " 3 Once someone asked the Holy Prophet