💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 It's better to have a pious friend who occasionally sends you links to reliable Islamic websites than hilarious friends who spoil you with laughter from the funny memes and jokes they share. A dependable companion who loves accompanying you to Islamic conferences and religious circles is worthier of keeping than a generous one who frequently treats you at buffet restaurants gaining sins as you ridicule others through backbiting.
🌸 Among the signs of righteous companions who are "friends for keeps" include:
• When you're with them, your Taqwa and faith/Imaan levels increase.
• When you're not around them, you can trust that they won't gossip about you, as they hate nonsensical talks, purposely telling lies, and obnoxiously indulging in immature gossiping.
• Beautified with steadfast faith/Imaan, sincerity, and decent manners, they're readily forgiving. So even if you don't talk to each other for several days or months, when you reunite for Allah's sake, such as in Eid gatherings or at a friend's wedding, there's no hatred nor awkward silence as you understand each other's busy schedule.
• Without hesitating to advise and correct you when you do something wrong, their counseling is typically done one-on-one because they never wish to see you in an embarrassing situation.
• Recalling that you're human just like them with several flaws and imperfections, they considerately give you lots of time for self-improvement. So they want you to join them in their journey to Jannah without feeling like you're being forced.
• When you share your joys and achievements with them, they don't misinterpret it as showing off nor do they feel envious at all. They enjoy discovering more about you, offer genuine support, and respect your unique qualities or interests.
• You both lovingly mention each other's names in your Du'as on a regular basis, whether while fasting a Sunnah fast every other Monday and Thursday, or in Sujood while praying Tahajjud when only few choose to stay awake.
If you have at least one pious friend, even if such friend happens to be one or both of your dear parents and / or your loving husband, then stay grateful to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala for being blessed with a worthwhile companion. If it's challenging to find trustworthy people around your area, then remain contented with Allah's Love and eagerly anticipate meeting other good souls in the next life who, with Allah's Will, deserve entry to Jannah Heaven.
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu anhu narrated that 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 Abu Dawud 4833
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to An-Nawawi
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