Who Are Our True Friends – Zikr Majlis | Hazrat Moulana Dawood Seedat Saheb

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Good company is like a perfume seller whose presence benefits you naturally, whereas bad company is like a blacksmith whose presence causes harm or discomfort.
True reliance and deep attachment belong solely to Allah Ta'ala, as reliance on creation inevitably leads to disappointment or grief.
Righteous companions remind a person of Allah Ta'ala, increase them in beneficial knowledge, and direct their attention toward the Akhirah.
Worldly tests, illnesses, and difficulties should be viewed from the perspective of the Hereafter, serving as a means of expiating sins and raising spiritual ranks through Sabr.

Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:55) regarding Allah, His Messenger (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam), and humble, practicing believers being true allies.
Hadith comparing good and bad companions to a perfume seller and a blacksmith.
Hadith identifying the best companions as those whose appearance reminds one of Allah Ta'ala, whose speech increases knowledge, and whose actions remind one of the Akhirah.
Hadith Qudsi describing the closeness of Allah Ta'ala to those who are sick or in need.

Select friends who regularly fulfill their Salah, discharge Zakat, and embody humility.
Avoid placing ultimate hope or dependence on human beings; direct your trust exclusively to Allah Ta'ala.
Reframe worldly trials through the lens of the Hereafter to maintain patience and avoid despair.