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True Friendship
For various moral, psychological and social reasons, people need good company and close friendship. The type of friends you have, often indicate the type of person you are. 'Show me your friends and I will tell you what you are,' says the well-known proverb.
Friendship is always made on the basis of similar frequencies. It usually based on give n take equally, but when it become for a person just to give and does not expect, then it become close-friendship and when complete selflessness becomes the part of friendship then it become love (Ishq). This is a true friendship. A true friend always seeks welfare of friend and always there to help.
The noble Prophet (peace be upon him) pointed to the value of good company when he said that it is better to be alone than in the company of the wicked, and it is better to be in the company of the good than to be alone. Good company can be a great source of help and support in leading a virtuous life, while bad company can lead to sin and ruin.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) was once asked: "Who is the person that can be the best friend?" "He who helps you when you remember God, and he who reminds you when you forget Him," the Prophet replied.
Then he was asked, "And which friend is the worst?" "He who does not help you when you remember God and does not remind you of God when you forget," he replied.
Then he was again asked, "Who is the best among people?" He replied, "He who when you look at him, you remember God."
When Zaid ibn Harithah (may Allah be pleased with him), the servant of Muhammad, was killed at the battle of Mutah, the Prophet said:
"Zaid strove in the path of God sincerely as he should. Today he has met his Lord, and he is serene."
Thereafter, Zaid's daughter found the Prophet weeping over the dead body of her father and said: "What do I see?" The noble Prophet (peace be upon him), with tears in his eyes, said: "A friend is weeping for his friend."
Through such actions and sentiments, the Prophet showed his gentleness and true human friendship and brotherhood.
Comments
Thanks Dara Setareh and Seeker for your appreciations.
Doste acha hain Mishaikh. Your blog reminds me of, ( a friend in need is a friend indeed). Worshipping and remembering of Allah are our main reason for existence in life. The role of friendship appears here to remind us of our creator. A blog of great qualities.
Dear Mishaikh, what a wonderful post about friendship! I really enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing.
Hurieh
Consider yourself lucky having those friends.
God bless you!
Dear Mishaikh ,
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
I have only two friends who have those characteristics you mentioned in your blog. They both remind me of God and encourage me to be faithful to Him. They remember me regularly even though I forget to call them sometimes. It's not that I'm trying to keep them close to me. They are so kind and considerate that cannot be forgotten.
Thanks Ada and Batu for your nice loving comments.
Dear Mishaikh, Lovely blog about friendship. Personally I maintain a good friendship with all my friends. I am still in touch with some of my nursery friends. Your blog took me to remember all those lovely friends. Thanks for sharing.