Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 247
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 247 relatives, it would have brought more reward for you. " 8 A person once told the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa that he had committed a grave sin. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa asked him if his mother was alive. He replied in the negative. H u du r sa asked about his maternal aunt, to which he replied in the affirmative. H u du r sa advised him to be kind to his aunt and this kindness would become a source of the forgiveness of his sins. 9 Describing the kindness towards relatives, H u du r sa said, "Kindness to close relatives is not the one which is done as a return for their good behaviour. The real kindness is to do good to those who cut the ties of relationship asunder. " 10 Once a person said to the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa , "O Messenger of All a h sa , I have some relatives, I try to establish ties and they cut me asunder. I do them favours and they treat me badly. They respond to my kindness and gentleness with aggression and high handiness". The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa replied, "If they behave as you have just described, then you are throwing dirt on their faces, meaning you are putting them to shame by doing favours to them. One guardian angel will be appointed for you by God and this angel will stay with you as long as you continue your good behavior. " 11