This is a two part series. Part 2 can be found here: • How the Ahlul-Bayt Treated Their Relatives... 1- What is the importance that Allah has given to maintaining family ties 2- What are the rewards for one who visits his relatives? 3- If a relative does not share my faith or religion, can I cut ties with them 4- Does maintaining mean that I have to allow my relatives to make decisions about my life? 5- Which of the relatives of the Prophet were there that 30-40 years after helping him, he would still remember them? 6- Which of the relatives of the Prophet were a test for him?