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1668. It was reported from Hishām bin 'Urwah, from his father, from Asmā', who said: "My mother came to visit me during the time of the covenant with the Quraish, intending to establish (a motherly relationship) with me, even though she was an idolatress, hating (Islam). So I said: 'O Messenger of Allāh, my mother has come to visit me, even though she is an idolatress, hating (Islam). Should I
fulfill the ties of kinship to her?" He replied: "Yes, fulfill the ties of kinship to your mother." (Šaḥīh)
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[1] The people with a covenant or treaty of peace that are not Muslims living under Muslim rule.
Commentary
Islam exhorts its followers to tie bonds of kinship, do favours and give charity to them. If kinsmen are disbelievers, obligatory charities like Zakāh may not be given to them except in cases where the intent is to court their friendship, and to incline their hearts to Islam. Voluntary charity may be given to them at all times. Parents should be served and helped with money even if they are unbelievers.
