What is the meaning of the hadith, "A man is upon the religion of his close friend"?

Question:
What is the meaning of the hadith, "A man is upon the religion of his close friend"?

Answer:
Answer: Yes, "A man is upon the religion of his close friend" means that a companion acquires good or evil from his companion. If his companion is righteous, he benefits from his righteousness and righteous deeds and follows his example. If his companion is bad or corrupt, it affects him and he adopts his character traits. This encourages choosing righteous companions and good company, and avoiding bad company. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "The example of the righteous companion and the bad companion is like the seller of musk and the bellower of the bellows." The one who keeps the company of the seller of musk does not fail to find good from him: either he buys musk from him, or the seller gives him musk for free, or he finds a pleasant scent during the time he is in his company. As for the bad companion, he is like the bellower of the bellows: either he burns your clothes, or you find a foul smell from him while you are sitting with him.