Consanguinal Relations
15 sayings
Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) narrates from his ancestors that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, "If knowledge is visible in a person and he does not act on it i.e. his words and actions do not match and if he breaks relations, Allah makes him deaf and blind."
Iqbal al-A`amal, page 306 link
Verily divine mercy does not spread over a people if among them lives one who has cut ties with his kin.
Kanz al-`Ummal, no. 6978; Mizan ul Hikmah page No. 217 link
Verily the good deed to be rewarded the fastest is reconciliation with one's kin.
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 152, no. 15; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 215 link
If you want to be happy the whole year, reconcile with your kin.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 74, p. 103, no. 61; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 215 link
Allah made the maintenance of relations with one's kin obligatory in order to maintain growth in population.
Bihar al-Anwar, p. 94, no. 23; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 216 link
Whoever would like an increase in his lifespan and in his sustenance should maintain relations with his kin.
Bihar al-Anwar, p. 91, no. 15; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 216 link
Maintaining relations with one's kin purifies one's actions, brings about an increase in wealth, repels misfortunes, eases the account [on the Day of Resurrection], and delays one's appointed time of death .
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 150, no. 4; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 216 link
Maintaining relations with one's kin improves one's character, brings about open-handedness and cheerfulness, increases in one's sustenance, and delays one's appointed time of death.
al-Kafi, p. 152, no. 12; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 216 link
When Allah allowed [Prophet] Moses son of Amran (AS) to converse with Him, Moses (AS) asked, 'My God, what is the reward of one who maintains relations with his kin?' He replied, 'O Moses, I delay the appointed time of his death, and ease the pangs of death for him.
Amali al-Saduq, p. 173, no. 8; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 216 link
Do not cut off your kin even if they cut you off.
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 347, no. 6; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 217 link
The best reconciler is he who reconciles with one who cut him off.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 74, p. 400, no. 41; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 217 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
If they cut off ties with their kin, their wealth will be placed at the disposal of evil people.
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 348, no. 8; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 217 link
The sin that hastens one's death is cutting off ties with one's kin.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 74, p. 94, no. 23; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 218 link
Maintain relations with your kin even if it be with a mere greeting (salam).
Tuhaf al-`Uqoul, p. 57; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 218 link
Maintain relations with your kin even if it be by offering them a drink of water. The best way to maintain relations is to refrain from hurting them in any way.
al-Kafi, v. 2,p. 151, no. 9; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 218 link
Shown with the book and page each saying is taken from. The collection carries no grading, and the English is the compiler’s. All subjects