A man who maintains ties with those his father maintained ties with

Ibn Abi Husayn said that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Do not cut ties with the one who used to keep ties with your father; by that your light would be extinguished, for your friend is your father's friend."

Awn bin Abdullah said that Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "Maintain ties with those with whom your father used to maintain ties, for maintaining ties with the deceased in his grave is that you maintain ties with those with whom he used to maintain them."

Bilal said that his father, Abu Burdah, said: "Part of a man's maintaining ties with his father is that he maintains ties with his brothers with whom the father himself used to maintain ties."

Hammad said: "I think this is from Sayyiduna Abu Musa (may Allah be pleased with him)." Hammad was asked: "Is Bilal bin Abi Burdah the one meant?" He said: "Yes."

Hisham said that his father, Urwah, said: "It is written in the Torah: 'Love your beloved and the beloved of your father.'"