Advice for the Beginner in Steadfastness
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What is your advice for a young man who is just beginning his commitment and steadfastness, if Allah wills?
First: I ask Allah for him to remain steadfast, and I congratulate him for turning to steadfastness; for this is the greatest of blessings.And I say to him: Be steadfast and continue in your commitment, and strive to keep the company of the righteous, and leave the company of the corrupt; for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) compared companions with the best comparison and the best illustration.So he said: (The example of a good companion is like the carrier of musk: either he gives you some, or he sells it to you, or you find a pleasant scent from him) This is authentic. Either he gives it to you for free, or he sells it to you, or at least you find a pleasant scent from him. (And the example of a bad companion is like the bellower of the bellows: either he burns your clothes, or you find a foul smell from him) This is a perfectly fitting analogy. So I advise this brother who has committed himself to strive for good company, and to stay away from bad companions, and we ask Allah for him to remain steadfast always.
First: I ask Allah for him to remain steadfast, and I congratulate him for turning to steadfastness; for this is the greatest of blessings.And I say to him: Be steadfast and continue in your commitment, and strive to keep the company of the righteous, and leave the company of the corrupt; for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) compared companions with the best comparison and the best illustration.So he said: (The example of a good companion is like the carrier of musk: either he gives you some, or he sells it to you, or you find a pleasant scent from him) This is authentic. Either he gives it to you for free, or he sells it to you, or at least you find a pleasant scent from him. (And the example of a bad companion is like the bellower of the bellows: either he burns your clothes, or you find a foul smell from him) This is a perfectly fitting analogy. So I advise this brother who has committed himself to strive for good company, and to stay away from bad companions, and we ask Allah for him to remain steadfast always.