Neighbors should be treated with respect and kindness and supported in times of need.
The Holy Quran emphasizes the significance of relationships with neighbors. In Surah An-Nisa, verse 36, Allah instructs us to do good to parents, relatives, orphans, the needy, as well as to neighbors who are near and far. This verse indicates that neighbors should be treated with love and respect, and their rights must be protected. Furthermore, in Surah Al-An'am, verse 151, Allah commands us not to transgress the rights of others and to conduct ourselves justly in social interactions. Good behavior includes safeguarding and respecting the privacy of neighbors, assisting them in times of need, and refraining from causing any harm to them. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also said in a Hadith, "Gabriel continued to advise me about neighbors until I thought he would assign them a share of inheritance." This shows that our neighbors are very close in our lives and deserve special attention. According to the teachings of the Quran, to cultivate a good relationship with our neighbors, we should prioritize kindness, support, and mutual understanding in our daily lives.
And worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents, do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near neighbor, the neighbor farther away, the companion by your side, and the traveler and those whom your right hand possesses.
Say, 'Come, I will recite what your Lord has forbidden to you - that you not associate anything with Him, and to parents, good treatment. And do not approach the orphan's property except in a way that is best until he reaches maturity. And give full measure and weight in justice. We do not burden a soul except with that within its capacity. And speak to people good [words] and establish prayer and give zakah. But turn away from the ignorant.'
One day, a man named Hasan began helping his neighbors in his neighborhood. He greeted his neighbor with a smile and assisted them in their daily tasks. Over time, the neighbors reciprocated Hasan's kindness, and a sense of cooperation and support emerged in the neighborhood. Hasan's experience demonstrated that with love and respect, the living environment turns into paradise.