Wisdom of The Holy Prophet — Page 19
NEIGHBCOURS 2 Neighbours 19 Behave beneficently towards the neighbour that is a kins man and the neighbour tha-t is a stranger and the companion by your side. (4. 37). * * * The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) said: I. A neighbour has rights. 2. I commend your neighbour to you. 3. If your neighbours praise you, you are good; if your neighbours say you are bad, you are bad. 4. He who behaves ill towards his neighbour is not a believer, nor can ever be one. 5. One whose neighbour is not secure against his mis chief is not a believer. 6. One who eats his fill while his neighbour is hungry by his side is not a believer. 7. Let not any of you neglect the least chance of doing good; if you can do no more at least meet your brother with a smile on your face. When you buy meat and put the cooking pot on the fire, add a little more water and send a portion of the broth to your neighbour. 8. Make sure of your neighbour before acquiring a house, and make sure of your travelling companion before starting on a journey. 9. Do you know what are the rights of a neighbour? It is his right that if he asks you for help, you should help; if he begs for a �oan. you should lend; and if he becomes destitute you should render him aid. If he is ailing you should tend him; if he dies you shpuld join in the funeral rites; if good befalls him you should felicitate him, and if