Poem: Checklist To Find Out If Someone Is A Righteous Friend

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful 

💌 Checklist to find out if someone is a righteous friend, 

If loving them for Allah is indeed a blessing, 

And they deserve your trust, support, and supplications, 

As they inspire you to become a better Muslim, 

And each time you talk to them your faith/Imaan strengthens: 

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Do they strive to serve Allah with correct intention? 

Are they honest with you, not guilty of deception? 

Are they grateful for Allah's gifts and what He destines, 

While they're not jealous of your merits and achievements? 

Do they care more about your heart than your appearance? 

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When you sneeze, do they respond with proper reaction? 

When you fall or make mistakes, do they avoid laughing, 

And instead help you stand up or fix your shortcomings? 

When you disappoint them, do they keep calm with patience? 

Are they resilient, forgiving, and understanding? 

~•~

Do they get angry when some defy Allah's Rulings? 

Do they defend Allah's Rights when His Laws are broken? 

Do they speak up for you in awkward situations, 

Console you when you're sad, and offer some assistance? 

Is Tahajjud from their routine when most are sleeping? 

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Do they make effort to stay away from backbiting, 

Gossiping, lying, and spreading wrong information? 

Do they share authentic Islamic knowledge often? 

Do they respect your need for space and quiet moments? 

With your progress or delayed replies are they patient? 

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Are they aware of their role, this world's impermanence, 

And which routes to take to win on the Day of Judgment? 

Do they drive you to wear hijaab and modest clothing? 

Do they warn you against crimes, envy, and wrongdoings? 

Have they told you they pray for you every now and then? 

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Do they grant freebies without expecting anything? 

Are they free from suspicion, envious resentment, 

And the urge to avenge their ego when you hurt them? 

If you answered 'yes' to most of the above questions, 

Such friend is worth keeping. For Allah, don't quit on them.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A man is upon the religion of his close friend, so let one of you look at whom he befriends."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2378

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Nawawi 

📖 Ibn Hibban RahimahuAllah narrated that Abu Darda RadhiAllahu 'anhu said, “A righteous companion is better than loneliness, and loneliness is better than an evil companion. A good writer is better than one who is silent, and one who is silent is better than an evil writer.”

Source: Rawdat Al-‘Uqalaa 56 

📖 Abu Dharr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A man does not accuse another man of wickedness or disbelief except that it will be turned against him, if his companion is innocent."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5698

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari 

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Poem: Patience Is Necessary For Friendship And Marriage To Last Longer

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 A clear sign that a Muslim loves you for Allah's sake, 

Whether they're a friend or your spouse and destined soulmate, 

Is having strength and stamina to patiently wait 

For your progress, to forgive your recurrent mistakes, 

And tolerate your flaws or messages you delay.

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If you do things which signal "leave me" or "go away", 

They'd react with "I'm not leaving you. I choose to stay, 

And if ever you flee or disappear for some days, 

I guarantee that my care for you won't dissipate. 

Because I love you for Allah, I'll love you always." 

~•~ 

Can you be patient with some friends if they misbehaved 

One day, as they were going through a difficult phase? 

Can you put up with friends whose replies are often late, 

As they're striving to survive with too much on their plate? 

Patience is easy if you love them for Allah's sake.

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A good friend declining your invite can sometimes ache, 

Frequent disappointments may bring emotional pain, 

And a friend's choice to cancel plans certainly frustrates,

But if you wholeheartedly love them for Allah's sake, 

Despite letdowns and slip-ups, your friendship stays the same.

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For long-standing friendship or marriage to instigate, 

Ensure that prideful ego doesn't get in the way. 

If someone whom you love for Allah's sake terminates 

Friendliness with you, while you did your utmost to save 

The connection, you can still love them from far away.

~•~

📖 Ibn Abbas RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said to Al-Ashajj 'Abdul Al-Qays RadhiAllahu 'anhu, "Verily, you have two qualities which are beloved to Allah. They are forbearance and patience."

In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "They are forbearance and modesty."

Source: Sahih Muslim 17

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Some people from the Ansaar asked the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and he gave them. Then they asked for charity again and he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam gave them. Then they asked again and he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam gave them until all he had was gone. The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If I had anything, I would not withhold it. Whoever refrains from asking others, then Allah will make him content. Whoever would be independent, then Allah will make him independent. Whoever would be patient, then Allah will make him patient. There is no gift that is better and more comprehensive than patience."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6105

Sahih Muslim 1053

Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim 

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