Kind to Neighbours

Aisha (radi Allahu anhu) heard the Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) say, 

"So frequently did Jibreel advise me to be kind to neighbours that I thought that he would give them a share in one’s inheritance."

[Sahih Bukhari]

Allaah (subhana wa ta’ala) says in the Quran: 

"Be kind to parents, and near family, and orphans and the impoverished, and the neighbour who is dhu al-qurba, and the neighbour who is junub, and the sahib bil-janb." [4:36]

An interpretation of “the neighbour who is dhu al-qurba” is the neighbour who lives close, while “the neighbour who is junub” refers to a neighbour whose residence is more distant, and the "sahib bil-janb" is a fellow traveler.

• Among the Allah-given rights of neighbours is that they should not go hungry if you have food to eat. 
• You should not bring fruits or other things to your house in such a manner that the neighbours’ children see it and feel deprived. (so important for those with poor neighbours)
• You may not raise your walls in such a manner as to block the light or air of your neighbour. 
• And your neighbours should feel safe and protected in their property, person and reputation by your presence rather than bothered or ill at ease.

Written By: Student of knowledge As'salato.