why having friend that are righteous is important
what is the main reasons that people surround themselves around better company in your opinion?
There is a very famous saying in Arabic
الصاحب ساحب... إما إلى الجنة وإما إلى النار
This phrase to me has a very important meaning as it means that your friend that you have can either lead you to Janna how you ask by guiding you towards goodness and preventing you from performing bad.The same way by surrounding yourself around bad company they are going to guide you towards bad action and make you eventually give up the good which will lead towards you being in the hell fire.
Some one had once gave me an excellent example of friends and the effect of them. The example of a good friend is like a perfume shop it gives off good essence right.Likewise having a bad friend is like going to the iron forger and collecting the smell off the fire on you correct right.This shows the effect that even if you do not think you are going to get effected eventually you will and you will not realize this change.
Hence I advise you to look at your company are they really doing something that will help you in the hereafter or are they doing something that wont help you in conclusion to your answer decide whether or not you should keep the company.
To end this one off
Here are some of the virtues and benefits of cultivating good friends & blessed relationships in Islam:
Spiritual Growth: When we befriend those who are committed to their faith and strive to please Allah, it becomes easier for us to engage in acts of worship, develop a stronger connection to the Quran, & remain steadfast on the path of righteousness.
Accountability and Reminder of Goodness: Friends who sincerely care about our well-being will remind us of our Islamic responsibilities. They will encourage us to engage in good deeds, discourage us from wrongdoing, & serve as a source of accountability.
Inspiration & Positive Influence: Being around individuals who strive to be the best versions of themselves inspires us to do the same. Their positive influence motivates us to improve our character & actions.
Dua (Prayer) and Blessings: A righteous friend will make sincere dua for us, & such prayers carry immense blessings. Their supplications for our well-being can bring us countless rewards.
Resolving Conflicts & Strengthening Relationships: Inevitably, conflicts & misunderstandings may arise in any relationship. Islam encourages reconciliation & forgiveness, teaching us to address issues with kindness & empathy to strengthen our bonds with friends.
I want you all to remember this and take benefit from it this is it for now selam.