“In the chapter on the merits of Shab al-Qadr the Prophet...

“In the chapter on the merits of Shab al-Qadr the Prophet (S) has stated that in the night of Qadr Allah (S.w.T.) forgives the sins of all the people except of those who drink wine, who disobey their parents, and those who break ties with the relatives or harbour enmity towards the believers.” Kindness to Relatives is Obligatory The Almighty Allah (S.w.T.) says in the Qur’an: “...and be careful of (your duty to) Allah, by Whom you demand one of another (your rights), and (to) the ties of relationship;” (Surah an-Nisā’ 4:1) According to Imam al-Baqir (a.s.), the notable point in this verse is that the fear of Allah (S.w.T.) is mentioned alongwith the fear one should have about breaking relations with kith and kin.

In the book al-Kāfi there is a tradition from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.). He says: “The relatives in this Ayat, include all, and not only the nearest ones. Certainly Allah has ordered kindness towards all the relatives.

Allah has given so much importance to this deed that he mentions it with his exalted name.” Kindness to Relatives is Commanded in the Same Way as Salāt and Zakat It is related from Imam ‘Ali-ar-Riďa (a.s.): “Allah has ordered Three things along with Three others, in the glorious Qur’an: Salāt is ordered along with Zakat. If one offers Salāt but does not pay Zakat (when it is…