Watching certain situations, I think that either discernment or love is growing scarce.
Translated from Uzbek · Original text
Watching certain situations, I think that either discernment or love is growing scarce.
The rule:
People, and believers in particular, must not be indifferent to one another's circumstances.
When a person's acquaintances, relatives, friends, neighbors, kin —
1. Fall ill, he must look in on them and visit them.
2. Are in mourning and receiving condolences, he must stand by their side. It is necessary to help with the running about and the other tasks.
3. Have a wedding or days of celebration, he must be with them. He should be ready to serve.
4. Are upset, let him think up something to dispel their sadness (for example, tell a joke); if they are happy, let him congratulate them and share in their joy.
5. Are imprisoned or lose their job, make a mistake or stumble, let him not abandon them. Let him show his friendship through his advice and material help.
Do not forget! Sharing lessens sorrow and multiplies joy.
Love may fall short for doing this, but one must put reason and understanding to work.
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