Imam Ali (A) states: “Shun the companionship of bad people, for a bad friend makes you similar to himself. Unless he succeeds in this respect, he will not accept you as a friend.” Associate less with bad people, for you will be distressed; since human nature is apt to acquire habits. SOURCE: ISLAMIC TEACHINGS IN…
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Companionship with the bad people and the evil-doers…
Companionship with the bad people and the evil-doers is the source of all sorts of wretchedness and misfortune. To clarify this matter, it suffices to say that if we ask the criminals and the evil-doers such as thieves and bandits the cause of their aberration and deviation, they will undoubtedly reply that the companionship and…
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Although man associates with…
“Although man associates with a large number of people, he is obliged to associate with some people more than others due to the exigency of his life. These are the people who are called “friends.” Since companionship gradually transfers the habits and character of one of the two companions to the other, a man must…
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People like to describe their good points…
People like to describe their good points and also their pains for others. They also like to hear these things from others. But God likes us to gain eligibility for His companionship. That is why we have to reduce these kinds of talks with others! We shouldn’t be after improving our reputation in front of…
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