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The Garden of Guidance.

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Allah, Mighty and Majestic, said:

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“And those who afterwards believed and left their homes and strove along with you, they are of you; and those who are akin are nearer one to another in the ordinance of Allah. Lo! Allah is Knower of all things.” (8:75)

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"And blood relatives are closer to one another in the decree of Allah.

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Indeed, Allah is Knowing of all things."

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And on the authority of 'A'ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, who said:

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The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

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"Kinship is suspended from the Throne,

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saying:

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'Whoever maintains me, Allah will maintain ties with him;

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and whoever cuts me off, Allah will cut him off.'"

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Related by Muslim.

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Thus,

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'Amr ibn Dinar, may Allah have mercy on him, said:

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"Know that there is no step taken after fulfilling the obligatory duty

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that carries a greater reward than a step taken toward a relative."