Jan 01 2008
Friendship: Part Three
Fourth Quality: Absence of Greed
Do not be the companion of a greedy man. Companionship of a man greedy for the world is deadly poison; for human nature is such that the nature of one man tends to resemble that of another and to initiate it; indeed, a man’s nature steals qualities of another man’s nature in such a way that he is not aware of it.
Therefore, association with a greedy man will increase your greed, and association with those who practice self discipline will increase your discipline.
Fifth Quality: Truthfulness
Do not be the companion of a liar, for he is like the mirage: he will show that which is remote near to you and that which is near remote from you.
Perhaps these five qualities do not cease to exist in those who dwell in academic institutions and mosques (i.e the intellectuals and the devotees).
You must do one of two things:
Either you adopt solitude and loneliness, for in it lies your safety.
Or you live in society, but your association with your fellow men will be proportionate with their qualities.
You Must Know That Brotherhood Is Of Three Kinds:
- A brother is good for you in the hereafter, so that you will observe him only the religious quality;
- A brother is good for you in this world, so that you will observe in him only good character; and
- A brother is a sociable companion, so that you must avoid his evil, disturbance and wickedness.
Continue soon inshaAllah …
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Ma’assalam
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Radiant Light
Salams
I’ve been totally out of tune with blogs recently- just rediscovering how much I need them to balance out the three odd chemistry textbooks!! Thanks once again