An individual asked the Promised Messiah (as) about how one should act towards the authorities and relatives. The Promised Messiah (as) said: “Show good conduct towards everyone. It is an obligation upon every Muslim to obey and be loyal to the authorities. They protect us and have given us complete religious freedom. I deem it a betrayal if someone does not show sincere-hearted obedience and loyalty to the government.
A person owes rights to their relatives as well. One ought to treat them in a goodly manner also; however, one must remain apart from them in such matters as are against the pleasure of Allah Almighty. Our principle is that one should do good to everyone and show beneficence to all of God’s creation.”