27. DUTY TOWARDS RELATIVES

God says:

[Truly pious is he who also] spends his substance (or wealth) – however much he may cherish it – upon his near of kin…. Q.2: 177

….And remain conscious of God, in Whose name you demand (your rights) from one another, and of these ties of Kinship*. Verily, God is ever watchful over you! -- Q.4: 1
*i.e., relation of the womb

Men shall have a share in what parents and kinsfolk leave behind, and women shall have a share in what parents and kinsfolk leave behind, whether it be little or much. And when [other] near of kin and orphans and needy persons* are present at the distribution [of inheritance], give them something thereof for their sustenance, and speak unto them in a kindly way.-Q.4: 8
*having no legal claim to inheritance yet deserve to be considered.


Prophet said:

1. “One who severs (blood connection) will not enter paradise” – H: Bukhari and Muslim. N: Zubair-b-Mut`em.

2. (When asked who among men is the best, the Prophet answered:) “He who is most dutiful to God among them, and the most dutiful towards blood connections”- H: Ahmed and Tibrani. N: Durrah-bin Abi Lahab.

3. “The Almighty said: whoever would keep connection with you, (O Blood tie) with him will I keep connection; and whoever cuts you asunder, him I will cut asunder” - H: Qudsi: Bukhari. N: Abu Hurairah.