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المملكة: Preacher at the Grand Mosque: Choosing a friend well is an asset in this world and the hereafter


The preacher of the Grand Mosque, Dr. Osama bin Abdullah Khayyat, that maintaining The youth of the nation is considered one of the greatest effects in preserving its entity and raising the edifices of its renaissance, so that it can take its place among the nations and be the best nation for the people.
He explained that the beauty of caring for young people is one of the strongest motivations for possessing hearts and embracing the unity of souls. Caring is the inculcation of true belief, the seed of good morals, and the habit of Good habits, and also good commitment to sitting and socializing.

The virtue of choosing a good friend

And on the authority of FriendshipHis Eminence pointed out that a friend has a profound impact on the soul of his friend, so it is wise to be cautious in a matter and be patient in his friendliness, until he is confident in his religion and character.
The Messenger, may God bless him and grant him peace, said about a friend: "A person follows the religion of his friend, so let each one of you see who he thinks he is". Character imitates character, and soon a person begins to resemble his companion in every manner.

His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Osama Khayyat: Companionship must be sincere for the sake of God Almighty, far from desires and established within the realm of faith.

The good companion and the evil companion

If the companion leads his companion to goodness and beautifies obedience to him, then that is the good companion who makes his companion happy and whose outcome is improved by sitting with him.
And if the companion beautifies the ugly and improves the bad in words and deeds, then he is the bad companion who makes his companion miserable. He tastes remorse when remorse is of no use, and this trait will turn into enmity.
His Eminence concluded by saying that we must choose good friends who are believers. Friendship is pure for the sake of God, far from desires, and is created within the realm of faith. Let us win in this world and the hereafter.

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