So, what all Muslims should do is that if مَـعَـاذَ الـلّٰـه عَزَّوَجَلَّ anybody has indulged in any of the above mentioned evil acts, he should seek true repentance for that particular sin and for all the sins in general as well, before the arrival of Shab-e-Bara`at; rather, he should firmly repent right now without any delay. If someone has violated the rights of others, then, in addition to repentance, he should apologise and compensate them. (Aqa ka Maheena, pp. 11)

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب              صَلَّى اللّٰهُ تَعَالٰى عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Dear Islamic brothers! In conclusion, I would like to take the opportunity to mention the excellence of Sunnah as well as some Sunan and manners. The Rasool of Rahmah, the Intercessor of the Ummah صَلَّى اللهُ تَعَالٰى عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم has said, ‘Whoever loves my Sunnah, loves me, and whoever loves me will be with me in Jannah.’ (Ibn ‘Asakir, vol. 9, pp. 343)

Sunan and manners of treating others with kindness

First listen to the two sayings of the Beloved Rasool صَلَّى اللهُ تَعَالٰى عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم:

٭   On the Day of Judgement, three types of people will be under the shade of the ‘Arsh of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ. One who treats relatives with kindness (will be among them). (Al-Firdaus bima Saur-ul-Khattab, vol. 2, pp. 99, Hadees 2526)

٭   One believing in Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ and the Judgement Day should treat relatives with kindness. (Sahih Bukhari, vol. 4, pp. 136, Hadees 6138)

٭   Muslims have been unconditionally commanded in Ahadees to treat relatives with kindness. The words ‘ذَوِي الۡقُرۡبٰي’ (i.e. relatives) were unconditionally stated in the Holy Quran. However, as there are different levels in relationship, there are also different levels of treating relatives with kindness, depending upon how close a relative.

٭   Treating others with kindness is a blessed Sunnah of our Beloved and Blessed Rasool صَلَّى اللهُ تَعَالٰى عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم.