Hadith on Neighbor
17 sayings
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It is the right of a neighbor to pay him a visit in sickness, to attend his funeral procession, to lend him money in times of need, to congratulate him in happiness, to console him in sadness and to avoid constructing your building higher than his, lest you should block up the wind blowing to his house.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 1094; Page No. 155 · permalink
I advise you (to be careful) about your neighbors.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 939; Page No. 133 · permalink
A believer of Bani Israel had a neighbor who was an infidel and he used to behave very well with the believer and performed good deeds in the world. When the infidel died, Allah built for him a house of mud in Hell which protected him from its heat and provided him sustenance from elsewhere. He was told, 'You are getting these comforts because of your nice behavior with your so and so believing neighbor and doing good in the world'.
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 220/221 · permalink
Choose your neighbor before buying a house, and find a friend before taking a trip.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 393; Page No. 60 · permalink
Choose your neighbor before buying a house, your companion before selecting a way, and your provision before setting out on a trip.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 394; Page No. 60 · permalink
Committing adultery with ten women is less sinful than doing so with a neighbor's wife, and stealing from ten houses is easier (i.e. has an easier punishment) than robbing a neighbor's house.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 405; Page No. 61 · permalink
A neighbor has priority (to others) in buying his\her neighbor's house. Being absent, s(he) should be awaited for, if moving in the same line as the seller.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 115; Page No. 24 · permalink
A neighbor's respect is as significant to his neighbor as his blood.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 116; Page No. 24 · permalink
He is not a believer whose neighbors do not feel safe against his evil.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 866; Page No. 123 · permalink
A neighbor has (specific) rights.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 114; Page No. 24 · permalink
He who is well-fed, with his neighbors starving, is not a (true) believer.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 875; Page No. 124 · permalink
One should revere his neighbour as he reveres his mother
Makarim al- Akhlaq, v. 1, p. 274, no. 834; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 634 · permalink
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
[Fear] Allah and [keep] Allah in view in the matter of your neighbours, because they were the subject of your Prophet's advice. He continuously advised in their favour such that we thought he would allow them a share in inheritance
Nahj al-Balagha, Letter 47; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 635 · permalink
Neighbourliness causes the lands to thrive and increases life spans
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 667, no. 8; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 635 · permalink
Neighbourliness is not only to desist from annoying [one's neighbour], but also to forbear annoyance [from him].
Tuhaf al-`Uqoul, no. 409; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 635 · permalink
Whoever believes in Allah and the Day of Resurrection must not annoy his neighbour
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 667, no. 6; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 635 · permalink
Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Rida [a] said
He is not of us whose neighbour is not safe from his troubles
Uyoun Akhbar al-Reza (AS), v. 2, p. 24, no. 2; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 635 · permalink