The Rights of the Neighbor and the Obligation to Repair the Relationship Between Them

Question:
May Allah reward you with good and do you good. A man says: I have a neighbor, and our relationship was very good. Suddenly, this man felt that his neighbor had cut off this relationship without any justification. He tried everything possible to restore the relationship to its normal state, but he was unable to do so, even though that man knows perfectly well the instruction of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding the rights of the neighbor. Is this man considered sinful if he does not confront his neighbor and ask him about the reason for his behavior? May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
There is no doubt that the neighbor has a right. Indeed, Allah the Exalted has recommended him in His clear Book, saying: . And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: . The neighbor has a great right over his neighbor. Regarding what the questioner mentioned, that his neighbor has cut off ties with him and he does not know the reason, he must examine himself, perhaps he wronged his neighbor or committed a violation against him. He should apologize to him and ask for his forgiveness for what he did. If he does not remember any violation against his neighbor, he must contact his neighbor, greet him, and continue with what he was doing before, namely maintaining contact and good neighborly relations. Perhaps his neighbor will reconsider. If he does not reconsider, then this man has fulfilled his duty, and the sin lies with the neighbor who cut off ties. However, he should continue to contact his neighbor, be a good neighbor, and do good to him. Yes.