Breaking Family Ties is a Cause for Prohibition from Paradise

Author: Dr. Muhammad Zia-ur-Rahman Azmi (رحمہ اللہ)

Chapter: The Sin of Severing Family Ties​

Hadiths on Breaking Family Relations​

1. The Severe Consequences of Cutting Family Ties
✿ «عن جبير بن مطعم، انه قال قال الرسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: ” لا يدخل الجنة قاطع”.» [متفق عليه: رواه البخاري 1984، ومسلم 2555.]

Translation: Jubair bin Mut’im (رضی اللہ عنہ) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The one who severs family ties will not enter Paradise.”

2. Severing Ties Leads to Prohibition from Paradise
✿ «عن سعيد بن زيد قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم الرحم شجنة من الرحمن فمن قطعها حرم الله عليه الجنة.» [صحيح: رواه أحمد 1651، والبزا 1265، وصححه الحاكم 157/4 .]

Translation: Sa’id bin Zaid (رضی اللہ عنہ) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The womb (family ties) is derived from the name of the Most Merciful (Ar-Rahman). Whoever severs it, Allah will forbid Paradise for him.”

3. Rejection of Deeds of Those Who Sever Ties
✿ «عن أبى هريرة قال سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال إن أعمال بني آدم تعرض كل خميس ليلة الجمعة فلا يقبل عمل قاطع رحم» [حسن: رواه أحمد 10272، والبخاري فى الأدب المفرد 61]

Translation: Abu Hurairah (رضی اللہ عنہ) narrated: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: “The deeds of the children of Adam are presented to Allah every Thursday night, on the eve of Friday, and the deeds of the one who severs family ties are not accepted.”

Lessons from the Hadiths​

1. Severing Family Ties is a Major Sin:
   
   • The Prophet (ﷺ) explicitly stated that breaking ties with family members is a grave sin that can prevent one from entering Paradise.
   • This sin incurs the displeasure of Allah and His severe punishment.
2. Family Ties are Sacred in Islam:
   
   • The term “rahm” (womb or family ties) is derived from Allah’s name, Ar-Rahman, signifying its sacredness and importance.
   • Breaking family ties equates to disrespecting this sacred bond.
3. Deeds are Rejected:
   
   • Acts of worship and good deeds performed by someone who severs family ties are not accepted by Allah. Maintaining family relationships is a prerequisite for the acceptance of one’s actions.
4. Encouragement to Mend Relationships:
   
   • Islam encourages reconciliation and maintaining harmonious relations with family, even in the face of disagreements or disputes.

Conclusion​

Islam places immense emphasis on maintaining family ties, considering them a cornerstone of a righteous and harmonious society. Severing these ties not only deprives one of Allah’s mercy but also leads to severe consequences, including being barred from Paradise. Muslims are urged to uphold family bonds, reconcile conflicts, and embody kindness and compassion in their relationships.