الْأَرْحَامَ refers to relatives; the plural derives from the word for the womb, reflecting family kinship. صِلُوا means “connect and maintain.” Keeping family ties can include visiting, checking on others, appropriate financial assistance, thoughtful communication, and resolving misunderstandings.
If two relatives disagree, one may still keep appropriate contact and fulfill legitimate obligations. Maintaining kinship does not require tolerating violence or ongoing mistreatment; safe boundaries can coexist with goodwill and the avoidance of unnecessary hostility.