💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
🗒️ Good friends, even if they're few, are from Allah's blessings.
With Allah's Will our faith/Imaan level gets strengthened
In their presence and we pray for them in their absence.
Reminders to fear Only Allah, to stay patient,
And to learn Islam are from our discussions often.
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Instead of gossiping and spreading lies, they mention
Only truth and what pleases Allah the All-Knowing.
They're blessed with inner strength to refrain from backbiting -
When they err and forget now and then since they're humans,
They quickly resort to Tawbah sincere repentance.
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Instead of forcing you to do something upsetting
Or unsettling, they advise for your well-being,
Share some suggestions so you're closer to improvement,
And you're frequently mentioned in their supplications,
Eager to hear you thrive and make the right decisions.
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Instead of secretly envying your achievements
Or judging you based on your weight gain and appearance,
They're glad when you're smiling, worried when you're complaining,
And your triumphs or halal earnings don't threaten them.
They're genuine when they shower you with compliments.
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Instead of planning meet-ups just for entertainment,
Even if your gatherings are not very frequent,
They gather for Allah to exchange information
That can cause their faith Imaan levels to be strengthened.
Righteous friends, even if few, are from Allah's blessings.
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They don't deal with emotional manipulation.
"Selfish", "rude" and "manipulative" don't describe them.
They're kind and value honesty even when joking.
They're a mirror to you and you're a mirror to them -
Pious friends wish to see you in a good condition.
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You know that someone's a friend and from Allah's blessings
If they inspire you to become a better Muslim,
Despite some of their delayed replies and shortcomings.
Loving them for Allah makes you very forgiving.
Pray that in Jannah Paradise there's a reunion.
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📖 Mu'adh Ibn Jabal RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "Allah the Exalted said: 'Those who love each other for the sake of My Glory will be upon pulpits of light and they will be envied by the prophets and the martyrs.'"
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2390
Grade: Sahih
📖 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
📖 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
💎 Reminder to read Surah Al-Kahf every Jumuah Friday and include the Muslim Ummah in your Du'as.
