It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Allah Almighty created the creation. When their creation was completed, the womb (rahm) stood up. Allah Almighty said: What is the matter? It said: This is the place for seeking Your protection from severing ties of kinship. Allah Almighty said: Are you not pleased that I will join the one who joins you, and I will cut off the one who cuts you off? The womb said: O Lord Almighty! Yes, indeed. Allah Almighty said: This has been established for you." Then Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: If you wish, (for confirmation) recite this verse: «فَهَلْ عَسَيْتُمْ إِنْ تَوَلَّيْتُمْ أَنْ تُفْسِدُوا فِي الْأَرْضِ وَتُقَطِّعُوا أَرْحَامَكُمْ» [سورہ محمد: 22] "Then (O hypocrites!) is it expected of you, if you are given authority, that you will cause corruption in the land and sever your ties of kinship?"