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== Concept Analysis == | == Concept Analysis == | ||
Silat al-rahim is formed of the two words of"sila" and"rahim."The word "sila" is derived from the root of "''w-s-l''" meaning "to join two things" and "rahim" which means "womb." The word "rahim" in "silat al-rahim" refers to blood relation. | Silat al-rahim is formed of the two words of "sila" and "rahim." The word "sila" is derived from the root of "''w-s-l''" meaning "to join two things" and "rahim" which means "womb." The word "rahim" in "silat al-rahim" refers to blood relation. | ||
In usage, "silat al-rahim" means" to associate and meet with relatives and help them". "Silat al-rahim" is mentioned in discussions about gifts, marriage, giving testimony (at the court), etc. | In usage, "silat al-rahim" means" to associate and meet with relatives and help them". "Silat al-rahim" is mentioned in discussions about gifts, marriage, giving testimony (at the court), etc. | ||
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* "Be wary of Allah, in whose Name you adjure one another, and the wombs. Indeed, Allah is watchful over you." ([[Qur'an 4]]:1) | * "Be wary of Allah, in whose Name you adjure one another, and the wombs. Indeed, Allah is watchful over you." ([[Qur'an 4]]:1) | ||
* "Do good to parents, relatives, orphans, and the needy, and speak kindly to people." ([[Qur'an 2]]:83) | * "Do good to parents, relatives, orphans, and the needy, and speak kindly to people." ([[Qur'an 2]]:83) | ||
*"Let the well-off and the opulent among you not | *"Let the well-off and the opulent among you not vow not to give to the relatives and the needy, and to those who have migrated in the way of Allah" ([[Qur'an 24]]:22) …and many other verses. | ||
Repetition of one issue in the Qur'an shows its importance. According to the verses of the Qur'an, people will be asked about silat al-rahim in the hereafter. The Qur'an also considers the person who breaks relationships with his relatives cursed and God threatens that He will make the eyes and ears of such a person incapable of understanding the truths. | Repetition of one issue in the Qur'an shows its importance. According to the verses of the Qur'an, people will be asked about silat al-rahim in the hereafter. The Qur'an also considers the person who breaks relationships with his relatives cursed and God threatens that He will make the eyes and ears of such a person incapable of understanding the truths. | ||
Also in hadiths and the life of the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]], the great significance of helping, support and being kind to relatives is obvious and breaking the relationship with relatives has been prohibited. In [[Shi'a]] hadiths, qat' rahim is mentioned as a cause which makes the mercy of God draw away from the person and the society. | Also in hadiths and the life of the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]], the great significance of helping, support and being kind to relatives is obvious and breaking the relationship with relatives has been prohibited. In [[Shi'a]] hadiths, qat' al-rahim is mentioned as a cause which makes the mercy of God draw away from the person and the society. | ||
According to hadiths, silat al-rahim is so important before God that even if wrongdoers have good relationship with their relatives, God will increase their daily sustenance; but, if those who practice daily [[prayer]]s and [[fast]], break their relationships with their relatives, their lives and daily sustenance will be cut short and will also have punishment in the hereafter. In volume 71 of ''[[Bihar al-anwar]], [[al-'Allama al-Majlisi]] mentioned 110 hadiths about silat al-rahim and 102 hadiths about the rights of parents and children. | According to hadiths, silat al-rahim is so important before God that even if wrongdoers have good relationship with their relatives, God will increase their daily sustenance; but, if those who practice daily [[prayer]]s and [[fast]], break their relationships with their relatives, their lives and daily sustenance will be cut short and will also have punishment in the hereafter. In volume 71 of ''[[Bihar al-anwar]]'', [[al-'Allama al-Majlisi]] mentioned 110 hadiths about silat al-rahim and 102 hadiths about the rights of parents and children. | ||
==The Reason for Emphasis on Silat al-rahim == | ==The Reason for Emphasis on Silat al-rahim == | ||
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In the famous sermon of [[Lady Fatima (a)]] mentioned the growth of one's progeny as a reason and philosophy for the obligation of silat al-rahim. | In the famous sermon of [[Lady Fatima (a)]] mentioned the growth of one's progeny as a reason and philosophy for the obligation of silat al-rahim. | ||
Some scholars believe that meeting with relatives and friends, in addition to revival of emotional and humane connections, will make a serious influence on human's neural mechanisms and can increase life time, enhance | Some scholars believe that meeting with relatives and friends, in addition to revival of emotional and humane connections, will make a serious influence on human's neural mechanisms and can increase life time, enhance health and decrease stress. | ||
== Fruits of Silat al-rahim == | == Fruits of Silat al-rahim == | ||
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==Consequences of Qat' | ==Consequences of Qat' al-rahim == | ||
Qat' al-Rahim, abandoning obligatory silat al-rahim and lack of having the necessary relationship with relatives, is among great sins which is seriously prohibited in the [[Qur'an]] and [[hadith]]s and considered at the same level with [[polytheism]], the consequences of which are: | Qat' al-Rahim, abandoning obligatory silat al-rahim and lack of having the necessary relationship with relatives, is among great sins which is seriously prohibited in the [[Qur'an]] and [[hadith]]s and considered at the same level with [[polytheism]], the consequences of which are: | ||
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== Financial Silat al-rahim == | == Financial Silat al-rahim == | ||
In financial obligations, it has been advised to prioritize the relatives. The glorious Qur'an considers helping the relatives among the financial rights and also mentions helping the relatives as a right," | In financial obligations, it has been advised to prioritize the relatives. The glorious Qur'an considers helping the relatives among the financial rights and also mentions helping the relatives as a right, "give the relatives their [due] right, and the needy" ([[Qur'an 17]]:26). Also, [[Imam Ali (a)]] said, "one who receives wealth from God, should help his relatives with it." | ||
== Silat al-rahim with Sinners == | == Silat al-rahim with Sinners == | ||
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==The Sole Exception of Silat al-rahim== | ==The Sole Exception of Silat al-rahim== | ||
[[Islam]] does not advise about silat al-rahim with disbeliever and polytheist relatives who are enemies of Islam and are hostile. In this regard, the Qur'an says, " | [[Islam]] does not advise about silat al-rahim with disbeliever and polytheist relatives who are enemies of Islam and are hostile. In this regard, the Qur'an says, "the Prophet and the faithful may not plead for the forgiveness of the polytheists, even if they should be [their] relatives," ([[Qur'an 9]]:113) it is clear that pleading for forgiveness and praying for someone are among the examples of silat al-rahim. | ||
In [[sura al-Tawba]], [[Prophet Abraham (a)]] asked for forgiveness of his uncle and practiced an example of silat al-rahim, but after he (a) learned that his uncle was an enemy of God, he (a) kept away from him and broke his relationship with him. | In [[sura al-Tawba]], [[Prophet Abraham (a)]] asked for forgiveness of his uncle and practiced an example of silat al-rahim, but after he (a) learned that his uncle was an enemy of God, he (a) kept away from him and broke his relationship with him. | ||