Syedna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that a man said: O Messenger of Allah! I have some relatives; I maintain ties with them, but they sever relations with me. I do good to them, but they treat me badly, and I deal with them patiently, but they act ignorantly towards me. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: If it is as you say, then it is as if you are feeding them hot ashes, and as long as you remain steadfast in this action, there will be a helper from Allah Almighty with you against their opposition.