Rights of Neighbors In Islam

on Saturday, June 9, 2012

Those looking to learn Islam would find this topic of Neighbors rights immensely beneficial. In Islam the neighbor posses a very special status. Islam teaches its followers to treat their neighbors politely and gently. If the neighbor is Non-Muslim, the significance of good behavior with the neighbor tends to multiply.

Here we are going to share some very useful tips and guidelines to treat your unbeliever neighbor. But before going to look into this matter, first let us clear what types of people may be considered your neighbors. The person next or behind you in any public transport is your neighbor, similarly the person who shares your office during work is also your neighbor. Likewise, the person who daily enjoys fresh air with you in any public garden is also your neighbor, and of course the person who shares or live next to your house is also your neighbor.

Now those looking to learn Islam would be interested in knowing how to treat a neighbor especially if he is a Non-Muslim. First, you should introduce yourself as well as your family members to the neighbor as you move or shift in a new house or place or someone becomes your neighbor. This will allow removing any misconception about Muslims in case your neighbor is a Non-Muslim person. Try to share the moments of joy and stress together, try to fulfill the needs of your neighbor if you are in a position to do so. This will greatly help in developing a friendship and respect for you in your neighbor’s heart.

Remember, a considerable of distance is must in case you are dealing with a neighbor of the opposite sex for instances avoid sharing after work time with a neighbor of the opposite gender. Similarly, try to share meals and gifts frequently with your neighbor but take caution of Haram food while accepting meal from your Non-Muslim neighbor. Likewise, if possible arrange combine family visits and outing programs with your neighbor for better socialization but these outing programs should be in a traditional and conservative manner.

Once you feel you have developed a good friendly relationship with your neighbor, ask questions about his religion and introduce Islam. Try to answer different misconceptions about Islam. If you observe, your neighbor is showing interest in Islam, arrange a combined visit to any mosque or Islamic function or gathering so that he could better observe and learn Islam. Gift different Islamic books to your neighbor for better understanding about Islam.

This is how you can treat with your Non-Muslim neighbor. Hopefully, he will come closer and closer to Islam as you remove different misconceptions about Islam and treat politely and gently. If you feel you do not have adequate information about Islam to share with your Non-Muslim neighbor, you may share different Islamic books and Holy Quran with your neighbor. You may also introduce your neighbor to any Authentic Islamic scholar for better understanding and answering of his/her questions.



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