Understanding The Prophet's Life
From Issue: 600 [Read full issue]
Personal Interest
As part of sincere relations one should take a keen interest in the personal matters of one's brothers. One should enquire after their welfare and express a keen interest in them. This persuades them of one's sincerity and strengthens the bond of fraternity. While instructing his Companions, the Prophet (peace be upon him) told them:
"As you enter a social relationship, you should find out another's name and the names of his father and tribe. This will cement your relationship." [Tirmidhi]
Knowledge of another person's personal details promotes close relations. The above hadith both underscores and reinforces this rationale.
Compiled From:
"Inter Personal Relations" - Khurram Murad, p. 44