1.   Whoever seeks to be granted more sustenance and have his lifespan extended should maintain good ties with his family.^[1]

2.   Establishing ties brings love in one’s household, blessings in wealth and longevity.^[2]

3.   Allah undoubtedly keeps the world flourishing due to one group of people. He increases wealth due to them and has never looked at them with dislike since creating them. It was asked, ‘O Messenger of Allah  صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم ! Why so?’  It was thus explained in reply: ‘Due to them establishing ties with their relatives.’^[3]

Ten virtues of maintaining a good relationship with relatives

The renowned jurist, Sayyidunā Abū al-Layth Samarqandi  رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه mentions ten positives that come about if one maintains good conduct with their relatives.

1.   Allah Almighty is pleased.

2.   People become happy and content.

3.   Angels also become glad.

4.   Doing this earns one praise from Muslims.

5.   Satan becomes saddened.

6.   Lifespan increases.

7.   Blessings are attained in one’s sustenance (rizq).

8.   Deceased Muslims from a person’s lineage are delighted by this.