An old Arabic saying, ‘The neighbour before the house’, literally means ‘Choose your neighbour before you choose your house’, emphasising the importance of having good neighbours to live next to.
It indicates that the quality of a person’s life depends not only on his home or property but also on the nature of the neighbours around him.
A good neighbour is a treasure, and can be a cause of peace of mind and happiness, while a bad neighbour can cause unhappiness and daily stress.
A good neighbour contributes to creating a comfortable and friendly social environment. Having friendly neighbours means that a person can rely on them in emergencies and difficult times, which provides him with a sense of security.
Good neighbours also form a social support network that can be relied upon in urgent times or even in simple daily matters. Whether it is about helping with buying supplies or taking care of children in the absence of parents, neighbours can become like a family. With good neighbours, many problems that may arise in daily life can be resolved amicably. Co-operation between neighbours contributes to maintaining order and comfort in the surrounding community.
As is well known, a good neighbour represents a watchful eye, as he monitors the surroundings and cares for the safety of others. He can intervene when necessary or provide support in crisis situations, which enhances everyone’s sense of security. Not to mention that good neighbours contribute to building strong and sustainable relationships in society, which increases the sense of belonging and creates a cohesive and co-operative society.
It is very unfortunate to see many problems occur between neighbours for trivial reasons that are not even worth thinking about, as the elegant style, good treatment and mutual respect represent the essence of the relationship between the two parties.
Nowadays, neighbours only meet by chance when leaving or entering the house, but as long as the relationship between them is strong and free of any problems or sensitivities, this is considered normal and acceptable. But imagine the opposite!
Personally, I have encountered situations that were not expected with neighbours many years ago, and I do not want to talk about the details of which I still do not know the reason for! My only advice is wisdom, caution, certainty and not rushing into making decisions that may be expensive if you do not have conclusive evidence or proof. Because many of these disputes start with a spark and may end in a great disaster with dire consequences.
The bottom line: A good neighbour is an important part of quality of life and psychological comfort, because living next to good people contributes to creating a better and calmer living environment and an oasis of happiness and tranquillity.
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