How to find 'friends till Jannah'?
Find love that lasts beyond dunya.
Assalamu'alaikum wr wb my dear friend!
Here are 2 Ideas, A Verse to Reflect Upon & One Question for you 👇
Two Ideas this week
1. Seek Allah First, and Friendship Will Follow
It is rather easy to find a friend, then it gets harder to find a friend who is genuine, then it gets even harder to find a friend who is genuine and loves you for the sake of Allah.
Sometimes Allah may grant us such a friend early, but sometimes we are stuck at a period where we have yet to find a righteous friend.
Remember: What may seem impossible for us, is easy for Allah.
But what we can do is to first strive for the sake of Allah, through our intentions and actions. When we align ourselves by seeking knowledge, attending religious events, we are ‘walking’ towards Allah.
Think of it this way: When two people are climbing the same mountain to reach the summit, naturally they will meet along the way.
The summit we need to reach is the peak of our iman, good deeds and taqwa.
Strive to do your best for His sake, and Allah knows when we are ready, He will bring into our lives those whom He loves. Righteous companionship is part of His rizq.
Sometimes we start wondering: Where are all the good men and women?
I believe when good muslims wear the ‘hijab’ of the heart (through sincerity, humility and taqwa), Allah guards them from dunya and guides them towards goodness. This doesn’t mean they will be free from encountering bad people or hardships, rather every trial becomes a step closer to Allah.
Not everyone that comes into your life is meant to stay through your whole story. Some are just in for a chapter, some will stay for a few chapters, and some may come again in the later chapters.
It is not about whether they are good or bad people. Rather it is about Allah’s wisdom, how Allah places people in our lives according to our needs. Part of maturing is knowing when to hold on, when to let go, and how to continue to trust that Allah is the best of planners.
2. The Power of Companionship, From the time of Rasulullah ï·º
Our Prophet Muhammad ï·º, the greatest man to walk the earth, also had great sahabas (companions) and wives.
Abu Bakr’s unwavering loyalty,
Khadijah’s emotional support,
Umar Ibn Khattab’s strength,
and so many more people surrounding him (may Allah be pleased with them all).
This highlights that the strategy to a successful life is to have a strong group of friends for the sake of Allah.
The Prophet ï·º said:
A person takes the religion of his close friend, so let every one of you consider whom he takes as a friend.
(Sunan Abu Dawud 4833 and Jami at-Tirmidhi 2378)
In a world that constantly distracts us, we need people who remind us of Allah, hold us accountable, and also create a safe space to listen to our struggles. The people we hold close to will shape our journey in dunya, so be with those who make you want Jannah more than dunya.
Now we can even look to social media, to shape our algorithm so we are more closely reminded of Allah especially when we live in places that may not be as muslim-friendly.
A Verse to Reflect Upon
Close friends, that Day will be enemies to each other — except for the righteous.
Surah Az-Zukhruf 43:67
This verse makes us re-think about friendships, especially those whom we hold close.
It reminds us that the only friendships that lasts, are the ones rooted in faith.
What does this mean practically? It means helping to make dua for each other, giving honest and bitter advice when necessary, and always reminding one another about Allah and His Messenger ﷺ during hangouts and conversations. And so much more…
Imagine you are now gathered with all your current friends before Allah… Would they be supporting you or be against you?
One Question for you
Do you have a friend, when you see their face or hear their voice you are reminded of the deen, or you feel that being with them always seems to bring you closer to Allah and His Messenger?
That’s the friend to keep inshaAllah.
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This was such a true read, Alhamdulillah for the people He places in our path
This newsletter spoke to my heart. Absolutely loved it. It's easier at times to tell yourself, "Allah wants you to better yourself and that's why you need to be alone for some time". Other times, it's really gets to you.