(almost 3 months later...)
Part 2. :)
Friends
- The Prophet (pbuh) said to choose your friends wisely.
- Befriend the righteous.
- You can have friends from all religions and races, just make sure their personalities and actions are the right kind of influences.
When choosing friends... consider the following:
- are they going to influence you to do good or bad?- will they lead you to, or away from your main purpose in life?- will they encourage you and support you?
Hadith:
- Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: "Your friend should be honest. He forgives your mistakes, but does not hide nor exaggerate your weaknesses or strengths.
- The Prophet (pbuh) was further asked "Who is the best among people?" He answered, "He who when you look at him, you remember Allah."
Such a friend reflects qualities of love, mercy, honesty, service, patience, optimism, professionalism, and the entire lifestyle taught by Islam.
Random tips:
- Strengthen each other by making dua for each other. - Change subject if they speak of something haraam. - Have full trust that they will not tell anyone what you don't want anyone to know. (Secret keeping) - Don't backbite/slander and discourage each other. - Exchange gifts and love each other for the sake of Allah.
More to come. ;]
(sooner than 3 months.. I promise. =) )
