Muslims Till Death:
AS SALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU . LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇. *CHOOSING A FRIEND* (Episode 2(final)___*PAGE 1*___.
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*The question then arises is that, how can a person identify whether the other person which he or she wants to make a friend is a good or bad friend?*
▪️Regarding the kind of people a Muslim must try to be friend with, in Quran Allah Almighty say:
“And (as for) the believing men and the believing women, they are guardians of each other; they enjoin good and forbid evil and keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate, and obey Allah and His Messenger; (as for) these, Allah will show mercy to them; surely Allah is Mighty, Wise.” *(9:71)*.
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From this ayah of Quran, it is clear that,, if a Muslim is to make friends, then the righteous person should be made friends who fulfill all the obligations of Islam and follow the instructions of Allah Almighty and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in every aspect of their life.
▪️Pertaining to the people that a Muslim needs to avoid as friends, Allah Almighty says in Quran:
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“The hypocritical men and the hypocritical women are all alike; they enjoin evil and forbid good and withhold their hands🤛; they have forsaken Allah, so He (Allah) has forsake them; surely the hypocrites are the transgressors.” *(9:67)*
From this ayah of Quran, it is clear that the people who are evil are the ones who are hypocrites. The hypocrites enjoin in evil *(like those who leur you into backbittng, slander, visiting fortunetellers, cheating on ur spouses etc), and they forget Allah and the instructions He has imposed. Thus, such are the people who a sane Muslim should never befriend, as their friendship only leads to tyranny and evil.
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*The Parents Can Help The Child In Making Good Friends.. How?*
A learned woman said to her children: “As our body is nourished by food to gain strength, so also our spirit acquires virtue or vice by association with good or bad friends.”
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The parents can help the child in making good friends. They should pick children in their neighborhood with good behavior, character and background.
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Create opportunities for the children to meet and react with one another. If they become friends, encourage them to cement the friendship. This way, even if there are some minor defects in their own child, they can be warded off in the company of good children
*Characteristics of a Good Friend:*
In Islam, the followings are some of the characteristics to be looked forward to in a friend include: 👉 Intelligence' Faith, Honesty, Uprightness and well mannerism.
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*Rights of a Friend*
Following some narrations (Hadiths), friendship entails certain trusts and duties.. Yes.. The one who observes them is a true friend while one who breach them is unworthy of friendship in Islam.. Here are some of the rights of friends:
▪️Respecting them and their personality;
▪️Rendering material supports in the time of need;
▪️Advising them when they need your advice;
▪️Forgiving their shortcomings;
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▪️Concealing their lapses and faults from others;
▪️Visiting them when they are sick;
▪️Participating in their funeral when they die.
*Conclusion:*
Man is influenced by the faith of his friends. Therefore, be careful of whom you befriend.
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Friends are integral parts of our social life, and it is important to be selective in the choice of companions and friends. The righteous ones who lead one to righteousness in this world and prosperity in the Hereafter should be considered as friends.
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We remember Abu Darda whose accetance of Islam was fueled by a bosom friend. Abu Darda was staunch idol worshiper who had a room specially for the idols. Once when the friend came looking for him and couldn’t find him, he destroyed all the idols. The wife of Abu Darda upon seeing this started crying before he showed up. Abu Darda contemplated that if his best friend did this then he wanted best for him. Also if the idols could benefit him they could’ve helped themselves from his friend. This is the harvest of pious friendship.
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We can’t leave out the bondage between Hadratul Abu Baqar and the holy Prophet pbuh for their friendship was a better one too. Because Abu Baqar rta trusted Prophet enough is why he hurriedly accepted Islam. He even nearly died for Prophet when he was attacked by a mob. Abu Baqar instantly believed when he heard Prophet made mention he went to the heavens for the five daily prayers. Their friendship being a pious one is why Prophet chose him to lead the prayers during his sickness. This is also an example why we should once again chose a better friend.
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Though Pharaoh we already know was a tyrant, he was also surrounded by bad company. Had Pharaoh surrounded himself with pious companies, his fate may has changed. We also remember the sahaba’s had no friend but fellow sahabas. Friendship we are talking about also compromises of choosing a pious spouse who will facilitate your entry to Jannah. Though we are permitted to marry fellow Muslims, marrying a staunch worshiper is of uncountable benefits. *We should therefore be critical in choosing a friend*.
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End of Today's Education. Subhanakallahuma wabihamdik ash-Hadu an laaila Ilan Anta astagfiruka wa atuuubu ilayhi. *This conclude us on our topic*. May HE grant us the understanding of HIS religion. May Allah azza wa jalla strengthen and make us steadfast in faith. May HE accept our ibaadat and grant us the Good in this World and the Hereafter. May Allah Azza wa jalla forgive and grant us Jannah...AMIN.
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