Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 720
CHAPTER 28 The Holy Prophet Mu h ammad's courtesy towards Neighbours and Friends 720 enjoyed the privileges of being his neighbour for a long time. 36 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa used to advise the Muslim womenfolk to give presents to their neighbours even though it may be as small as giving a sheep's foot. 37 H u du r sa and his wives acted on these teachings. Once Hadrat ‘ A ’ishah ra enquired, "O Messenger of All a h, I have two neighbours. I have one gift to whom should I give it. " The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa replied "Whomsoever's door is nearest to your door. " 38 Kind treatment to the neighbour should be above the difference in caste, creed or colour. The Companions adopted the pious examples of their master. It is narrated about Hadrat ‘Abdull a h bin ‘Umar ra that whenever an animal, sheep, etc was slaughtered, he used to enquire if the gift of meat had been sent to our Jewish neighbour. He also said that the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa had established the rights of the neighbour. 39 Hadrat Ab u Hurairah ra relates, "Once a person told the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa about a lady who was well known for her worship, prayer and for giving alms. But there was one fault that she caused distress to her neighbour. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa said, 'She is in the Fire. ' Then he was informed about another lady and the reporter said, 'O Messenger of All a h, there is a lady who is slack