´Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah(s.a.w) said:` "A man is upon the religion of his friend, so let one of you look at whom he befriends."
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Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Dr. Abdur Rahman Freywai
Explanation:
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The meaning is that from the company of a good person, goodness is acquired, and from the company of an evil person, evil is acquired. Therefore, when making friends, one should keep in mind that the friend is religious; otherwise, bad company will lead to destruction.
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi – Majlis ‘Ilmi Dar al-Da‘wah, New Delhi Edition, Page: 2378