A Simple Guide to ISLAM
Islamic Society
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observed. If we want to earn God’s pleasure and blessings we must
abide by the Quranic injunctions, and extend our full support to
our relatives.
RIGHTS OF NEIGHBOURS
“Do you know what the rights of neighbours are?” asked the
Prophet. And then he went on to give a list:
“Help him if he asks for your help.
Give him relief if he seeks relief from you.
Give him a loan if he needs one.
Show him concern if he is distressed.
Nurse him when he is ill.
Attend his funeral if he dies.
Congratulate him if he meets with any good.
Sympathise with him if any calamity befalls him.”
This tradition show that we are not only supposed to have good
will towards our neighbours but we should also offer practical help
whenever they are in need. Nobody can be a believer, said the
Prophet, if his neighbours pass the night hungry, while he has his
stomach full.
This hadith tells us that nobody can be a true believer unless his
neighbours feel secure from his hands and tongue. We are urged
