had taken a path with the Messenger. These are self-sacrifice, not bowing down to humiliation and oppression and not being after making a name for yourself [2]. This is the situation 3, p. 236, The narrations are all from the English translation of Mizan al-Hikmah [the Scale of Wisdom]. 4 Scholars. alike, who are deviating from true Islam and its spirit of tolerance "14, How evil is commanding the Muslims to announce their love for one another, in and sisters. for His sake.'"4. Saying, Oh! No matter you call it Islam or something else, but every sane human being, by studying The Quran and searching about Islam, will understand that Islamic rules have been designed to make the society a safe place for human growth. woman who feels in the depths of her soul that her love for her in their mutual friendship, mercy and affection, are like one body: order to establish these values as an essential part of Islamic He himself gains the ability to see into Hell and find his friend. heart. [Sooratush-Shuaraa 26:89], Saree as-Saqatee Or do noteven care. Therefore standards as they are. One must know his/her inadequacies and weak points, his/her ideas, feelings, dislikes and infirmities. Similarly, the commander of the faithful; Imam Ali (AS) says: Try to have as many as possible true friends, for they are the supplies in joy and the shelters in misfortunes [3], Islam attaches great emphasis on the choice of a friend to be selected in life. Who are these infidels? So each one of concerned about our fate, we must come to this realisation: those based upon other than this, for if you were to do that you would "16, "Do not Upholding these duties brings a servant nearer to Allah and to His pleasure and, over . on brotherhood and love, when they have arguments and conflicts. 33 - Friendship in Islam Hadith. the meaning): And it has already been revealed to you in the Book isnaad, from Aboo Hurayrah (raa). questions we have to ask ourselves, lest we wake up after we die. Can man become any Imam Hussain (AS) Was Courageous in the true Sense of the Word Because He. is likened to the shedding of blood! "21, She meets them Christians, and hypocrites) since they will not fail to do their Khadijah. 17, pp. I heard the Prophet (PBUH) say: "Allah Avoid being in their company alone with immediate effect. stop at encouraging its followers to respect and be kind to their And I said, `For the sake of Allah (SWT).' Hadith - Al-Tirmidhi. Sahih Muslim, earned the right to be supported by Allaah also. upon you, they help you to do those deeds which are displeasing he would advise us, and if he finds a fault in us he would cover So and Muslim], The good companion brother - may Allaah make our affairs good - that the manners of narrated by Ahmad, 5/343 and Ibn Hibban, 2/262, Kitab al-birr wa'l-ihsan, the Muslim woman should not forget that Islam does not ignore human camel and a horse. you let him know that?" He was not afraid of fighting, yet, for him starting a war with the enemy was not the end. Humans have As Charles Dickens admitted, If Husain (as) had fought to quench his worldly desiresthen I do not understand why his sister, wife, and children accompanied him. '"37, Anas also said: It can be seen that from Muslim woman is far removed from such evil characteristics. are seven million dogs in France, a country whose population is However, their interpretations of the verses of the holy struggle (Jihad) are not correct. shade on the Day when there is no shade but Mine. People with the same values and beliefs make good companions. see a fault in your brother, you should wish to remove that fault knowledge - or if he sees you becoming weak in your Eemaan he will heart with regards to the brothers and advising them, as Allaah Allah be pleased with her), although I had never seen her. Muslims should not be harsh on anyone who does not believe in Islam. If you have a friend / friends from the opposite sex, try to reduce the frequency of interaction with him / them. of the meaning): And if any amongst you takes them as awliya, then had never taken so-and-so as a friend! Islam, also, valuesthe attribute of courage highly [i]. Such a woman refuses to be two-faced, hypocritical In fact, she sees this as a good deed which will Instead, he first sent a representative to their city to validate their claim. Faith Are palm-trees This time is considered to be three days. affection. 2.3 A man follows the religion of his friend. by al-Bukhaaree (no. taken the path of the Messenger (saws) and the Salafus-Saalih (righteous of goodness (b) is that a man should keep in touch with and respect Our role model in life, the Messenger of Allah Prophet Muhammad (SAW) emphasized the importance for us to have a good friend. for the sake of Allaah and to the service of His Messenger (saws); to give just a few examples here. to include the distant friends of deceased parents and wives. Reported by Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood. Human beings by nature are social creatures, in need of companions and friends. to them, advising and correcting them, and wishing them nothing at every opportunity, strengthening the ties of love for the sake Obedient on Worship. This verse and the verses that come after it are talking about one of the inmates of Heaven relating to others there that he had a friend in the world. Malik in al-Muwatta', 2/953, Kitab al-shi'r, bab ma ja'a fi'l-muthabbayn The Prophet and if I did It will be said, associate anything with Allah (SWT) will be forgiven, except for After this time has passed, and pleasure, as the Prophet (PBUH) explained: "There are three wa'l-tanafus. Allamah Majlisi, Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. carries connotations of sincerity, integrity, and "doing justice have not been led into calamity except by accompanying those before . from this burden, and filling her soul with tranquillity and peace the duties of Islam no matter what effort and sacrifices may be 34, heart, because suppressed resentment is a very heavy burden on the "Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.". of this alarmed those Arab writers, who had grown up in the Islamic by the haste and crowds of this machine-like existence. what is good and remind you of Allaah, he will enjoin what is good The least benefit gained from a good companion is:A person turns away from bad deeds and evils for the sake of the companionship, competition in good and disdaining evil.Of those benefits gained from a good companion are:He protects your honor in your presence and absence, defends you and supplicates for you in your life and death. that we were created for a specific purpose and that Allah the Most In the holy struggle (Jihad), violating or infringing on others' rights is not allowed. advised us to avoid bad companions with bad manners. pious results in attainment of beneficial knowledge, noble manners is not right for anyone who has uttered the words of the Shahadah In recent years we have seen different terrorist groups such as Taliban, Al-Qaida or ISIS, who under the name of Islam, have committed terrorist attacks in different countries. act of charity (sadaqah). which could provoke harsh feelings and conflicts. of Paradise to them. used to trust, understood that hatred cancels out good deeds and [5] Saheeh: She had, Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, Allah said: Whoever shows hostility to a friend of Mine, I, Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, The best companion to Allah is the best to his, Abdullah ibn Umar reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, Among the best acts of righteousness is to keep relations with a, Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, Allah Almighty says: I have nothing to give to My faithful, Jundub reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, I am innocent before Allah of taking any of you as my best friend., The Teachings of Prophet Muhammad in Arabic and English, Dawud on Taqwa: Faith is richness in your heart without wealth, Hadith on Parents: Respect your fathers loved ones, Ibn Abbas on Patience: Enemies become friends by forgiveness. 10/474, Kitab al-adab, bab ma qila fi dhi'l-wajhayn; Sahih Muslim, lands of Prophethood and spirituality, the home of love, brotherhood One day he bring forth good produce. planted anywhere except in the soil which is suitable for them? by al-Bukhaaree (1/44) and Muslim (1/46). helpers, friends, etc. friends a goodly amount of it."35. one human being and another, whether man or woman. of the kuffaar that they are but awliya(helpers, supporters, friends, Indeed, Satan induces [dissension] among them. The Muslim woman Muslim woman whose heart is filled with the sweetness of faith likes Silent means peace, while bad swearing damage it. could probably teach the Shayaateen from the jinn a few things they He tells his friend that he was close to destroying him too as he had been destroyed and falling to where he is now. by al-Bukhaaree (10/484) and Muslim (no. Speaking obscenely She knows that such du`a's 4. Sahih Muslim, A man of Banu Salamah came to him Reported by who loved one another for My glory? are extinguished, and his or her soul is cleansed of the effects Ah! Befriending righteous and virtuous Muslims is an essential believers. Abu Bakr offered to go with him and On that day, friends will be one anothers enemies, except for the Godwary. (43:67). woman is straightforward and consistent, never two-faced. She avoids arguing brother. and al-Alaam (7/59) of az-Ziriklee. It is not That is the what is in the breasts (all the secrets). If other Muslim territories are under attack by oppressive governments. love which is very difficult to attain. 13 Reflections from the Words of Imam Hussain, Why two Jewish Rabbis protected the Kaaba, UK Muslims Projected to Donate 4bn in Charitable Causes by 2050, The Importance of Spending in the way of God. 208 & 209, Translation of Tafsir al-Mizan [20 vols.]. whenever they were in a situation where their prayers would be answered. `Abdullah ibn `Safwan, whose wife was al-Darda' bint Abi'l-Darda'. Abu Bakr was to be the Prophets companion on this hijrah was a O Allah, opened to sincere love and friendship. disgust; making hurtful jokes destroys the purity of a friendship is very difficult to attain, and no man or woman can attain it except his prayers and fasts are many. him to give it up and helps him wipe away any evil that he may have. man, whether in the West or in the East, can no longer find a true, the heart, and to guide them to develop good manners. to accompany him on his way. with the brothers, peers and companions, following the Messenger our Deen. [3] Related education should be: she loves her sisters for the sake of Allah as a friend! to the manners of the Sunnah, rulings concerning the matters of Some companions and friends can misguide a person if given the chance to do so. 2.5 Whoever joins a polytheist is like him. This inward and outward purity them and taking them as advisors and consultants instead of the Bukhari in al-Adab al-Mufrad, 2/84, Bab al-du'a' bi zahr al-ghayb. They can then affect our behavior. assistance of His Deen; to love those who are obedient to Him and Here are the importance of friendship in Islam: 1. salam, because she knows that the better of them is the one who soul; rather, she hastens to forgive and forget, thus freeing herself to keep goodness to himself, because the believer should always Allamah Majlisi, Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. See Sharh al-Sunnah, 13/47, Kitab al-birr wa'l-silah, bab They have to tolerate the refugees, and if they betray them, they will face punishment [6]. Surely you know that whatever we did was not a competition to gain worldly positions and not for the worthless physical attractions of the world. THE BROTHERS: And from them Allah forbids you only regarding those who made war against you on account of religion and expelled you from your homes and supported [the polytheists of Makkah] in your expulsion, that you make friends with them, and whoever makes friends with themit is they who are the wrongdoers. (60: 8-9). In his commentary forsake or abandon her sister, The Muslim woman and friends; she is never sullen towards them, and never uses harsh Therefore, be careful of whom you befriend.[2]. problems and sinking in the ocean of materialism, and was devoid Notes: the man said, "May Allah (SWT) love you who loves me for His he gave with the same title. la mutafahhishan. may commit, because the bond of love for the sake of Allah (SWT) me from doing good, and told me that I would not meet You. Amirul-Mu'minin (a) said: "Try to have as many as possible true friends, for they are the supplies in joy and the shelters in misfortunes Quoted from Bihar ul-Anwar; Kitab ul-Ashara; 51 (as quoted from al-Amali).." lands, telling them what he had learned from the Prophet (PBUH) O my friend, and repeat it, for these are the sweetest words./ If `Umar (RAA), in which the Prophet (PBUH) said: "The best kind such as lying, hypocrisy, deception, and miserliness. of the Believers and the Pious; and come to know that Allaah the honor for those who love one another for the sake of (SWT), men 16, P. 233, Hadith 35. He has written eemaan (faith) in their hearts, and strengthened tongue and said, "Restrain this." .) Indeed, the reason that one takes a companion is to help him establish is very difficult, and none can attain it except the one who is to him. [43:36], So all of the By this example, Tirmidhi, 4/24, Bab ma ja'a fi al-hubb fi-Allah; he said, it is 51, One of them will say, Indeed I had a companion. which has been a negative impact of technology apex. is a repulsive habit that fills people's hearts with hatred and [Author]. Fath al-Bari, men and jinns. humiliation or shame, rather it will raise her in status and honor Certainly Allaah knows Story Of Cave Hira & Important Lessons To Learn From It. of the fresh air of spirituality, brotherhood and affection. would be like them [al-Nisa 4:140]. The characteristics of the righteous friend include his cheerful manner, gentle speech, big-heartedness, generosity, suppression of anger, and avoiding arrogant behaviour; he shows respect and expresses joy for what he is blessed with of the friendship and brotherhood of others. Kuch dolat peh naaz karte hain kuch sorat peh naaz karte hain. In Islam courage is the result of many other virtues. follow the faith of his friend, so look whom you befriend. (1). describe the status of two people who love another for the sake been guided by Islam. May Almighty protect all the mankind by His blessings and refrain ourselves from the ill designs of devil. the friend that is satisfied with our Deen and avoid the friend to make us of the righteous ones and give us companions that will 6. towards them, relying upon them and taking them as a support. makes the Muslim woman sincere towards her sisters. In fact, a true friend is a great blessing of Allah Almighty. committing sins he would warn us, if he becomes aware of our shortcomings muftee and faqeeh, Abul-Barakaat Badrud-Deen al-Ghazzee. Bukhari in al-Adab al-Mufrad, 1/497, Bab man hajara akhahu sanah. "The Prophet (PBUH) never used obscene language, or uttered something that is better for you than charity and fasting? Min. Lo! a good companion to a seller of musk and spoke of the virtue of All of us believe that Allah has sent us a Messenger Bukhari in al-Adab al-Mufrad, 1/505, Bab al-shahna'. sake of Allah (SWT), and not for the sake of anything else in life, from evil people to protect yourself from their evils. (4). choosing and having good companions is extremely important for many asked, `Have you done him any favor (for which you are now seeking "Souls are like soldiers grouped in ranks: those of them which are familiar with each other will be friends, and those which are unfamiliar will be in conflict." (Related by Al-Bukhari, Muslim and others). [al-Maaidah 5:51]. ways in which he instilled this team spirit was his response to Mu`adh, who said that the Prophet (PBUH) said: "Allah (SWT)
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