Dear Islamic brothers, if anyone from us is not on good terms with a relative, we should be the first to reconcile. Even if it is their fault, 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 high ranks.

The beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said: مَنْ تَوَاضَعَ لِلّٰہِ رَفَعَہُ اللّٰہ, meaning, “Whosoever humbles himself for Allah Almighty, Allah Almighty grants him elevation.”^[1] 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-Layth 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.

*   One’s reward increases after death, because people make du’a for him.^[2]