Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ states: ‘After this, I went to Sayyiduna Imam Hasan رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ and related the entire account to him, whereupon, Sayyiduna Imam Hasan رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ said, ‘Imam Hussain رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ has spoken the truth.’ He رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ then came to Sayyiduna Imam Hussain رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ, and met him. Thus, reconciliation took place between both brothers. (Zakha`ir Al-`Aqbi, p. 238)

Reconcile with displeased family members

Dear Islamic brothers! If any one of us is not on good terms with a relative, we should be the first to reconcile, even if it is their fault, and we should maintain ties by coming forward and meeting them in a friendly manner. If you have to seek forgiveness first, then be the first to apologise for the sake of Allah Almighty, اِنْ شَآءَاللہ, you will attain loftiness.

The Beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said: مَنْ تَوَاضَعَ لِلّٰہِ رَفَعَہُ اللّٰہ, i.e., ‘Whosoever humbles himself for Allah Almighty, Allah Almighty grants him elevation.’ (Shu’ab-ul-Iman, vol. 6, p. 276, Hadith 8140) Always remain on good terms with your relatives and continue to treat them with kindness, for there is only benefit in this.

Sayyiduna Faqih Abu Al-Lays Samarqandi رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه states: There are 10 benefits of being good towards relatives:

*   One attains the pleasure of Allah Almighty

*   It is a means of bringing joy to people

*   The angels become happy

*   The individual is praised by the Muslims

*   Satan is grieved by it

*   Lifespan increases

*   There is blessing in sustenance

*   One’s deceased Muslim forefathers become happy

*   Love increases among each other