Page 5 - Bahasa Inggris 7 - Getting to Know Each Other

Do you know?

Human beings by nature are social creatures, in need of

companions and friends. Most of our lives depend on
interactions with others, and man is therefore compelled to live
in society and with other individuals. Friendship in Islam is

considered one of the Divine blessings through which one
overcomes loneliness and solitude.

Islam has placed tremendous importance on sociability and
friendship. In the Quran [i], great emphasis has been placed on
the concept of friendship because maintaining good company

plays a pivotal role in shaping the life of the individual and it
influences the path that will be chosen in life. Likewise, the Holy

Prophet (PBUH&HP) and his Ahl al-Bayt (AS) on different
occasions had clearly stated its importance, criteria for choosing
a friend, characteristics of a good friend and the rights of a

friend [1].

In the Quran, Allah says:
“On that day, friends will be one another’s enemies, except for
the Godwary.” (43:67)

The Holy Prophet (PBUH&HP) while explaining the impact of
friends says:

“Man is influenced by the faith of his friends. Therefore, be
careful of whom you befriend.”[2]
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]

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