Page 115 - Signs of the End Times in Surat Al-Kahf

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( (Surat al-Kahf, 51) )
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his verse indicates that believers should only befriend believ-
ers, the obedient, and those who have good character. Being
T T with such people protects the believers from all kinds of dan-
ger, prevents them from going astray, and helps them to do right ac-
tions. Since the believers are one another’s friends and guardians, they
will remind each other of Allah’s Signs and recommend good morals.
Befriending people who lead others astray and provoke rebellion brings
nothing but loss and disaster, as the verse below states:
When Satan made their actions appear good to them, saying:
"No one will overcome you today, for I am at your side." But
when the two parties came in sight of one another, he turned
right around on his heels, saying: "I wash my hands of you. I see
what you do not see. I fear Allah. Allah is severe in retribution."
(Surat al-Anfal, 48)
Do not forget that in this world, Satan appears to people as their
friend. But when he comes face to face with Allah’s punishment, he
deserts those who befriended him. For this reason, the Qur’an always
commands believers to choose other believers as friends and protectors,
as in:
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