According to Islamic teachings, Muslims are encouraged to treat their neighbors with kindness, respect, and compassion, regardless of their faith, race, or ethnicity. Here are some guidelines:

1. Be generous and helpful (Hadith: Bukhari and Muslim).
2. Respect neighbors’ privacy and boundaries.
3. Offer greetings and salutations (Hadith: Bukhari).
4. Share food and gifts (Hadith: Abu Dawud).
5. Assist in times of need (Quran 4:36).
6. Avoid harming or annoying neighbors (Hadith: Muslim).
7. Show patience and tolerance.

Some relevant Quranic verses and Hadiths:

Quran 4:36 – “Be good to your parents, relatives, orphans, the needy, neighbors near and far, and comrades.”

Hadith (Bukhari): “Jibril (Gabriel) kept recommending me to be good to my neighbors until I thought he would make them my heirs.”

Hadith (Abu Dawud): “The Prophet (pbuh) said, ‘The best of companions in the sight of Allah is the one who is best in treatment to his neighbors.'”

For more information, visit:

– Islamic Relief: “Neighborhoods and Neighbors in Islam”
– The Islamic Foundation: “Rights of Neighbors in Islam”
– Muslim Aid: “The Importance of Neighbors in Islam”

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