Volume 8, Book 73, Number 14:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
I heard Allah’s Apostle saying, “Who ever is pleased that he be granted more wealth and that his
lease of life be pro longed, then he should keep good relations with his Kith and kin.”
Volume 8, Book 73, Number 15:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
Allah ‘s Apostle said, “Whoever loves that he be granted more wealth and that his lease of life be
prolonged then he should keep good relations with his Kith and kin.”
Volume 8, Book 73, Number 16:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, “Allah created the creations, and when He finished from His creations, Ar-Rahm
i.e., womb said, “(O Allah) at this place I seek refuge with You from all those who sever me (i.e. sever
the ties of Kith and kin). Allah said, ‘Yes, won’t you be pleased that I will keep good relations with the
one who will keep good relations with you, and I will sever the relation with the one who will sever
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the relations with you.’ It said, ‘Yes, O my Lord.’ Allah said, ‘Then that is for you ‘ ” Allah’s Apostle ad –
ded. “Read (in the Qur’an) if you wish, the Statement of Allah: ‘Would you then, if you were given the
authority, do mischief in the land and sever your ties of kinship?’ (47.22)
Volume 8, Book 73, Number 1:
Narrated Al-Walid bin ‘Aizar:
I heard Abi Amr ‘Ash-Shaibani saying, “The owner of this house.” he pointed to ‘Abdullah’s house,
“said, ‘I asked the Prophet ‘Which deed is loved most by Allah?” He replied, ‘To offer prayers at their
early (very first) stated times.’ ” ‘Abdullah asked, “What is the next (in goodness)?” The Prophet said,
“To be good and dutiful to one’s parents,” ‘Abdullah asked, “What is the next (in goodness)?” The
Prophet said, To participate in Jihad for Allah’s Cause.” ‘Abdullah added, “The Prophet narrated to me
these three things, and if I had asked more, he would have told me more.”
Volume 8, Book 73, Number 17:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, “The word ‘Ar-Rahm (womb) derives its name from Ar-Rahman (i.e., one of the
names of Allah) and Allah said: ‘I will keep good relation with the one who will keep good relation
with you, (womb i.e. Kith and Kin) and sever the relation with him who will sever the relation with
you, (womb, i.e. Kith and Kin).
Volume 8, Book 73, Number 2:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
A man came to Allah’s Apostle and said, “O Allah’s Apostle! Who is more entitled to be treated with
the best companionship by me?” The Prophet said, “Your mother.” The man said. “Who is next?” The
Prophet said, “Your mother.” The man further said, “Who is next?” The Prophet said, “Your mother.”
The man asked for the fourth time, “Who is next?” The Prophet said, “Your father. “
Volume 8, Book 73, Number 18:
Narrated ‘Aisha:
(the wife of the Prophet) The Prophet said, “The word ‘Ar-Rahm’ (womb) derives its name from
‘Ar-Rahman’ (i.e. Allah). So whosoever keeps good relations with it (womb i.e. Kith and kin), Allah
will keep good relations with him, and whosoever will sever it (i.e. severs his bonds of Kith and kin)
Allah too will sever His relations with him.
Volume 8, Book 73, Number 3:
Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr:
A man said to the Prophet, “Shall I participate in Jihad?” The Prophet said, “Are your parents liv –
ing?” The man said, “Yes.” the Prophet said, “Do Jihad for their benefit.”