Aslam aleykum
Obligations to our Neighbours
Tell a Friend
Neighbours have rights, be they Muslims or non-Muslims. The Prophet of Allah, peace be upon him gave a comprehensive account of our duties towards our neighbours when requested to do so by one of his Companions:
If he asks for a loan, you should give him a loan;
if he wants your help, you should help him;
if he be sick, you should go see him;
if he be needy you should try to fulfil his need;
if he gets good news, you should congratulate him;
if any calamity befalls him, it is your duty to console him;
if he dies, you should attend his funeral;
you should not raise your walls to such a height that they obstruct the ventilation of your neighbour's house, even if he is willing;
do not tantalise your neighbour with the smell of your delicious food unless you send a portion of it to him;
if you bring fruit into your house then send some to your neighbour; otherwise keep it hidden from your neighbour, and you should also be careful that your children do not take some out, else the children of your neighbour may feel disappointed.
Narrated by Tabarani
[taken from "In the Early Hours" by Ustadh Khurram Murad, p. 126] Friday Nasiha.
csw
