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The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The word 'Ar-Rahm (womb) derives its name from Ar-Rahman (i.e., one of the
names of Allah) and Allah said: 'I will keep good relation with the one who will keep good relation
with you, (womb i.e. Kith and Kin) and sever the relation with him who will sever the relation with
you, (womb, i.e. Kith and Kin).
Sahih al-Bukhari Book 78, Hadith 19
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The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Allah created the creations, and when He finished from His creations, Ar-Rahm
i.e., womb said, "(O Allah) at this place I seek refuge with You from all those who sever me (i.e. sever
the ties of Kith and kin). Allah said, 'Yes, won't you be pleased that I will keep good relations with the
one who will keep good relations with you, and I will sever the relation with the one who will sever
the relations with you.' It said, 'Yes, O my Lord.' Allah said, 'Then that is for you ' " Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)
added. "Read (in the Quran) if you wish, the Statement of Allah: 'Would you then, if you were given
the authority, do mischief in the land and sever your ties of kinship?' (47.22)
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(the wife of the Prophet) The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The word 'Ar-Rahm' (womb) derives its name from 'Ar-
Rahman' (i.e. Allah). So whosoever keeps good relations with it (womb i.e. Kith and kin), Allah will
keep good relations with him, and whosoever will sever it (i.e. severs his bonds of Kith and kin) Allah
too will sever His relations with him.