Friend
33 sayings
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
One who aids you in your obedience [to Allah] is the best of companions
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 1142; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 347 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Do not cut off a friend, even if he disbelieves
Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 347 link
Man follows the same creed as his friend, so consider carefully who it is you befriend.
Amali al-Tusi, p. 518, no. 1135; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 342 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
One's friend is the closest of one's relations.
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 674; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 342 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
He who lacks friends lacks a bare necessity.
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 8760; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 342 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Friends are a single soul divided between different bodies.
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 2059; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 343 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Souls resemble other souls, and those that resemble each other are in harmony, that is why people are attracted towards those they resemble.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 78, p. 92, no. 100; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 343 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Every person is inclined towards one who is like him.
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 6865; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 343 link
The most prosperous of people is he who mingles with honourable people.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 74, p. 185, no. 2; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 343 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
The most goodness and righteousness is to be found in the company of people of reason and understanding.
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 3129; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 343 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
The one who invites you to the everlasting abode and helps you work towards it is a compassionate friend indeed.
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 8775; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 343 link
Do not call a man your friend with the true stamp of friendship until you have tested him in three matters: anger him so that you may see whether his anger takes him away from right into wrong; test him with the dinar and the dirham [in money matters]; and travel with him.
Amali al-Tusi, p. 646, no. 1339; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 344 link
Befriend one who gives you a good image, and do not befriend one who uses you to boost his own image.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 76, p. 267, no. 9; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 344 link
It is not good for you to befriend someone who does not have your best interests at heart as he does his own.
al-Durrah al-Bahirah, p. 19; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 344 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
He who, in his friendship with you, is of no aid to you against your base self, his friendship is a curse on you, if only you knew.
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 9041; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 344 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Beware of befriending corrupt people, immoral people, and those who openly commit acts of disobedience to Allah.
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 2601; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 344 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
The friend of an ignorant man is always wearied and miserable.
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 5829; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 344 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Beware of befriending immoral people, for verily only evil accompanies evil.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 74, p. 199, no. 36; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 344 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Amir al-Mu'minin Im?m 'Al? ibn Ab? T?lib (a.s.) in his will to his son al-Hasan (AS), said, 'O my son, beware of befriending a stupid person, for although he will surely want to be of benefit to you, he will only bring you trouble.'
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 74, p. 198, no. 35; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 344 link
Im?m `Al? ibn Husayn (a.s.) in his advice to his son al-Baqir (AS), said, 'Beware of befriending one who has cut off relations with his kin, for verily I have seen him cursed in the Book of Allah, Mighty and Exalted, on three different occasions.'
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 74, v. 2, p. 377, no. 7; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 345 link
Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Rida [a] said
The ignorant man's friend is always wearied.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 74, v. 78, p. 352, no. 9; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 345 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
When a man puts his friend to shame, he has indeed parted from him.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 74, v. 74, p. 165, no. 28; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 345 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Jealousy of one's friend stems from weakness in one's love [for him].
Nahj al-Balagha, Saying 218; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 345 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Do not let bad opinion of people overcome you, for verily it will not leave any pardon between you and your friend
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 77, p. 207, no. 1; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 345 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
He who penetrates deeply into his friend's affairs, his love for him comes to an end
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 8582; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 345 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
He who argues with his brothers has few friends
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 8772] ; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 346 link
If you want the exclusive love of your brother, then do not ever make fun of him, nor quarrel with him, nor compete against him, nor be malicious to him.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 78, p. 291, no. 2; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 346 link
The quarrel corrupts a long friendship and dissolves strong ties, because it only really consists of strife, and strife is the main cause of a break in friendship
A`alam al-Din, no. 311; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 346 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
A sincere friend is he who advises you with regard to your shortcomings, protects you in your absence, and prefers you over himself
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 1904; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 346 link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Shower all your love on your friend but do not shower all your trust on him.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 74, p. 165, no. 29; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 346 link
Friendship can only succeed when its conditions are fulfilled, and he who fulfils all or some of these conditions may be befriended, and if not, then do not attribute any of your friendship to him. The first of these conditions is that he should treat you in public the same as he treats you in private. Secondly, that your source of pride is a source of pride for him, and your source of shame is a source of shame for him too. Thirdly, that neither friendship [with others] nor wealth should render him envious of you. Fourthly, that he must not prevent you from obtaining that which you have the capacity for, and fifthly and this sums up all the other qualities that he must not give up on you in times of misfortune
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 78, p. 249, no. 90; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 347 link
The best of companions is he who has little discord about him and much harmony
Tanbih al-Khawatir, v. 2, p. 123; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 347 link
The right of your companion is that you share his company with bounty and fairness. You should honour him as he honours you, and should not let him be the first to extend his generosity. And if he is the first to do so, then repay him. Wish for him as he wishes for you, and restrain him from any act of disobedience that he might contemplate. Be a mercy for him, and not a chastisement
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 74, p. 7, no. 1; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 348 link
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