One Hundred And Fifty Lessons For Life

Lesson Ninety Four: Nearer Kinsfolk

Imam Hassan al-Mujtaba (a.s.) said:

Translation

Near kinsfolk are those who are more affectionate, although they may be genealogically not as near as those who are less affectionate.[^1]

Brief Description

Kinship is one of the most important social relations in Islam . It enables formation of well-knit groups in the heart of great human society whose members cooperate closely and help each other in solving critical problems.

The criterion of relationship in Islam , as stated in the above tradition, gives much importance to affection and friendship, not merely the closeness of genealogical relationship.

[^1]: Tuhaful Uqul, page 165. Al-Kafi, vol2, page 643. Wasa'il Al-Shia, vol 12, page 52.