Friday, May 22, 2009

A Friend Weeping for his Friend-Real Friendship in Islam

"For various moral, psychological and social reasons, people need good company and close friendship. The type of friends you have, often indicate the type of person you are. 'Show me your friends and I will tell you what you are,'says the well known proverb. The nobel Prophet (pbuh) pointed to the value of good company when he said that it is better to be alone than in the company of the wicked, and it is better to be company of the good than to be alone. Good company can be a great source of help and support in leading a virtous life, while bad company can lead to sin and ruin..The Prophet (s.a.w) was asked: "What is the person that can be the best friend?""He who does not help you when you remember God and does not remind you of God when you forget,"he replied. Then he was again asked,"Who is the best among people?""He replied, "He who when you look at him, you remember God."
...When Zaid ibn Harithah (r),the servant of Muhammad (s.a.w), was killed at the battle of Mu'tah, the Prophet (s.a.w) said:"Zayd strove in the path of God sincerely as he should. Today he has met his Lord,and he is serene."Thereafter, Zayd's daughter found the Prophet(s.a.w) weeping over the dead body of her father and said:"What do I see?"The nobel Prophet (peace be upon him), with tears in his eyes, said:"A friend weeping for his friend." Through such actions and sentiments, the Prophet (s.a.w) showed his gentleness and true human friendship and brotherhood."...

..To all my beloved friends..Tabika Kemas Bukit Besi, SK Bukit Besi, SMK Jerangau, SM Teknik Trgnu, Kolej Matrikulasi Perlis, TESLians UDM, last but nOt least, B.A English UDM..

..Thanks for being my friends..I really appreciate our friendship..Thanks God coz give me a chance to be a friend to them..=)






























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