Jubayr ibn Mu'tim reported that he heard the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, say, "The one who severs ties of kinship will not enter the Garden."
Ties of Kinship - Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 64
Jubayr ibn Mu'tim reported that he heard the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, say, "The one who severs ties of kinship will not enter the Garden."
Commentary on the Hadith
This profound narration establishes the grave consequence of severing family ties. The Garden referred to here is Paradise, and the prohibition from entering it indicates the severity of this sin in the sight of Allah.
Maintaining kinship ties (silat ar-rahim) is among the greatest obligations in Islam. It encompasses visiting relatives, assisting them financially when capable, inquiring about their welfare, and maintaining good relations even if they mistreat you.
The one who cuts these bonds demonstrates ingratitude toward Allah's blessings and violates the natural disposition (fitrah) upon which humanity was created. Such action corrupts the social fabric and brings divine displeasure.
Scholarly Insights
Scholars explain that this prohibition applies to one who persists in severing kinship ties without repentance. The threat underscores that maintaining family relations is not merely recommended but obligatory.
Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani notes that kinship ties include both blood relations and marital relations. The severity increases according to the closeness of the relationship.
Al-Qurtubi emphasizes that this hadith serves as a severe warning, indicating that severing kinship ties may lead to eternal exclusion from Paradise if one dies without repenting from this major sin.