💌 Qualities of righteous friends:
1] They love you for the sake of Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala, sincerely wanting to befriend you so you can make it to Jannah together, instead of befriending for personal gains or worldly matters.
2] They don't judge you by your external appearance, your family, accommodation, income and public reputation. What matter to them are your correct Aqeedah, shared love for seeking Islamic knowledge and sincere niyyah intention.
3] They include you in their frequent Du'as without you knowing.
4] When hanging out, they remind you to pray early when the time for Salah has arrived.
5] They correct your mistakes, while remembering you're just human, not to boost their ego, but so you can be a better Muslim for Allah's sake. Examples: Reminding you to eat and drink with your right hand, fixing your hijab so a strand of hair isn't shown, and commanding you to stop backbiting if they hear you gossiping about someone.
6] They give you gifts or do favors often without expecting anything in return. They offer you a ride home, to help around your house, and give financial assistance if they're capable, not to impress you but to strengthen the bond to please Allah the Most Loving.
7] They're trustworthy, honest and reliable. Any secrets or intimate thoughts you confided in them stay safe with them. If they can't fulfill a promise, they try to compensate or at least apologize and explain their current situation.
8] They share beneficial knowledge with you whenever they can, send links to useful Islamic articles or educational videos, and invite you to attend Islamic conferences or classes with them so your faith/Imaan is strengthened.
9] They can't get jealous of you nor do they secretly envy your achievements. Seeing you happy makes them joyful just as finding you depressed can make them worried. They're genuinely caring, helpful and supportive.
10] Even if you often argue, quarrel or disagree on many things, they never hesitate to say sorry, understand your story and remain forgiving. Friends worth keeping are those who aren't controlled by their emotions.
11] Because they really want your friendship to continue in Paradise, they strive to keep the connection strong by ensuring it's not one-sided and it is free from deceit, suspicion and lies. Although you may live far apart, or they're residing in another city or country, you persistently pray that Allah the Most Merciful reunites you in Jannah Paradise.
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A man is upon the religion of his best friend, so let one of you look at whom he befriends."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2378
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Nawawi
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The souls are conscripted soldiers. They come together upon what they recognize, and they differ upon what they reject."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 3109
Sahih Muslim 2638
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
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