Spring Break is finally here! One week of no class, no work, no studying, and simply just more time to relax. Yet, why is it that we don’t utilize this time with our family? We get so engrossed and consumed with our college life, that we often forget the loved ones we have waiting and wanting us at home, our family.
Our family is one of the greatest blessings from Allah (swt). They treat us with gentleness, sacrifice daily for our wellbeing, love us unconditionally, and shield us from harm. Islam teaches us that the beauty of this relationship is none like any other and it is essential for us to grow spiritually closer to Allah (swt)!
Our beloved Rasulullah (S) stressed on this concept of strengthening family ties. He believed:
Our family is one of the greatest blessings from Allah (swt). They treat us with gentleness, sacrifice daily for our wellbeing, love us unconditionally, and shield us from harm. Islam teaches us that the beauty of this relationship is none like any other and it is essential for us to grow spiritually closer to Allah (swt)!
Our beloved Rasulullah (S) stressed on this concept of strengthening family ties. He believed:
“The person who truly protects and looks out for his kin is the one who keeps benefiting them even when they break their relations with him.”
He taught us the importance of being blessed with a family backing. It is narrated by Aisha (RA), that the Prophet Muhammad (S) said:
“The best of you is he who is the best to his family, and I am the best among you to my family,”
-(Saheeh Sunan at Tirmithee, vol. 3, p. 245, No. 3057).
The Sunnah also teaches us to help out or family in daily activities or chores. Aisha (RA) said regarding the Prophet Muhammad (S) that:
“He used to work for his family, and when he heard the Adhan, he would go out.” (Sahih Bukhari; Volume 7, Book 64, Number 276).
Insha'Allah this week let us all spend quality time with our family and help them out in any way that we can, no matter how big or small.