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'''Ṣilat al-raḥim''' (Arabic: {{ia|صلة الرحم}} - literally: the Womb-Ties), which means associating and meeting with relative and helping them, is among [[Morality|moral]] teachings of [[Islam]]. The [[Qur'an]] and [[hadith]]s emphasize so much on silat al-rahim that the Qur'an considers those who abandon it among the losers and the cursed. In hadiths, silat al-rahim is mentioned as the best action after [[faith]], the first action speaking on the [[Judgement Day]], the best attribute of the faithful, and the best factor for prolonging life. According to a [[divine hadith]], silat al-rahim is derived from the mercy of [[God]] and anyone who abandons it, will be deprived of His mercy. | |||
'''Ṣilat al-raḥim''' (Arabic: {{ia|صلة الرحم}}literally:the Womb-Ties), which means associating and meeting with relative and helping them, is among [[Morality|moral]] teachings of [[Islam]]. The [[Qur'an]] and [[hadith]]s emphasize so much on silat al-rahim that the Qur'an considers those who abandon it among the losers and the cursed. In hadiths, silat al-rahim is mentioned as the best action after [[faith]], the first action speaking on the [[Judgement Day]], the best attribute of the faithful, and the best factor for prolonging life. According to a [[divine hadith]], silat al-rahim is derived from the mercy of [[God]] and anyone who abandons it, will be deprived of His mercy. | |||
Silat al-rahim is sometimes [[obligatory]] and sometimes [[recommended]]. '''Qaṭʿ al-raḥim''' (Arabic: {{ia|قطع الرحم}}) which means "abandoning obligatory silat al-rahim and lack of having the necessary relationship with relatives" is among the [[great sins]] and is not permissible even about sinful or temperamental relatives. | Silat al-rahim is sometimes [[obligatory]] and sometimes [[recommended]]. '''Qaṭʿ al-raḥim''' (Arabic: {{ia|قطع الرحم}}) which means "abandoning obligatory silat al-rahim and lack of having the necessary relationship with relatives" is among the [[great sins]] and is not permissible even about sinful or temperamental relatives. | ||
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* The [[Prophet (s)]] and the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]]: In some hadiths, in addition to advising about having relationship with relatives, relating with [[Imams (a)]] is also advised. In a hadith, the Prophet (s) said,"I and Ali are the fathers of this community." | * The [[Prophet (s)]] and the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]]: In some hadiths, in addition to advising about having relationship with relatives, relating with [[Imams (a)]] is also advised. In a hadith, the Prophet (s) said,"I and Ali are the fathers of this community." | ||
* Religious scholars: religious sources have advised to associate with religious scholars as well and have mentioned many | * Religious scholars: religious sources have advised to associate with religious scholars as well and have mentioned many [[reward]]s for such a relationship. | ||
* Religious brothers: for the next level of silat al-rahim, associating with religious brothers is mentioned: "The faithful are indeed brothers." ([[Qur'an 49]]:10) [[Imam al-Sadiq (a)]] said,"The faithful are indeed brothers and are children of one father and mother; if any of them is sad, others will not sleep at night." | * Religious brothers: for the next level of silat al-rahim, associating with religious brothers is mentioned: "The faithful are indeed brothers." ([[Qur'an 49]]:10) [[Imam al-Sadiq (a)]] said,"The faithful are indeed brothers and are children of one father and mother; if any of them is sad, others will not sleep at night." | ||
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*"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. | *"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' al-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 [[reward and punishment|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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[[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. | [[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 [[ | In [[Qur'an 9]], [[Prophet Ibrahim (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. | ||
== Silat al-rahim in Iranian Culture == | == Silat al-rahim in Iranian Culture == | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* The material of this article is mainly taken from [[:fa:صله رحم|صله رحم]] in WikiShia Farsi. | * The material of this article is mainly taken from [[:fa:صله رحم|صله رحم]] in WikiShia Farsi. | ||
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