*One should treat them kindly and in a good manner.
*One should help poor relatives in every possible way, during times of hardship and relative ease.
*One should help them purchase their basic needs, and bequeath to them a portion of their money, if they are among those who do not inherit.
*A relative has the right of kinship; therefore, one must be kind to them, even if the relative is a non-Muslim.
*One must maintain the relations from both the father's and mother's side.
*One should not boycott their relatives due to personal reasons.
Manners that Relate to Sitting with One's Brothers *Imam Ibn al-Jozi, may Allah have mercy on him, said: ‘Customary practices consume the majority of people’s time. They visit each other and do not abstain from idle talk and gossiping. The least that results from this is that one will waste their time. People in the past were weary of this. Al-Fudail, may Allah have mercy on him, said: 'I know of people who carefully counted their statements from one Jumuah to the next.'
*One should choose a good companion to sit with. This companion should be of high moral character. He should be religious, trustworthy and sincere, for the Prophet () said:
'A man will indefinitely follow his companions’ way; therefore, let one of you be careful as to whom they befriend.'(Ahmed)
