Friendship is a beautiful relationship that goes beyond blood ties and connects hearts. This relationship is not established under any coercion or custom, but on the basis of sincerity, love, trust and sacrifice. Every relationship in the world is due to some compulsion, need or connection, but friendship is the only relationship that comes into existence solely and exclusively through the affection of the heart.
Importance of Friendship
The importance of friendship becomes more evident when a person is in difficult times. True friends are those who rejoice in happiness, but the real recognition occurs when the circumstances are bad. A true friend not only shares in happiness but also stands shoulder to shoulder in moments of sorrow, grief, failure and disappointment. He also knows the shortcomings of a person, but still accepts them.
Beginning of Friendship
Friendship usually begins in childhood or adolescence. People connect with each other through school, college, neighborhood, or social media. It starts with simple things, like liking someone, having common interests, or helping each other. Over time, this connection strengthens and becomes a beautiful relationship that we call “friendship”.
The need for sincerity in friendship
Friendship is not just about sitting together, talking or laughing, but it is a combination of sincerity, loyalty and respect. A true friend is someone who is your well-wisher without any greed. Who is happy for your success, and consoles you for your failure. Who is the confidant of your secrets and protects you from evil.
Friendship and Truth
A good friendship is based on truth. Lies, deceit, selfishness and hypocrisy undermine this relationship. Therefore, it is important to speak the truth between friends, keep the heart clean, and if there is ever a misunderstanding, it is quickly explained. Speaking from the heart, mistakes are erased and the relationship becomes stronger.
Friendship and Trust
Another name for friendship is trust. If friends do not trust each other, the relationship cannot last. Friendship is a relationship where a person can say everything in their heart, share their secrets, and hope that their friend will never hurt this trust. Trust is a delicate thread, which once broken, is difficult to reconnect.
Friendship and Sacrifice
True friends are those who are not afraid to sacrifice for each other. If one friend is worried, the other does everything possible to help him, even if he himself is facing a difficulty. Sacrifice is not only financial or physical help, but also giving time, listening, and providing emotional support are forms of sacrifice.
Friendship and Happiness
Friendship makes life beautiful. A true friend is not only with you in sorrow, but he also doubles the happiness. Laughter, games, hanging out, and being happy about small things are complete only with friends. Friends are those with whom you don’t know the time, and without whom every moment seems incomplete.
Limits and etiquette in friendship
Although friendship is a frank relationship, it is important to keep some limits and etiquette in mind. Even in a joke, one should not say anything that hurts the other. One should respect the decisions, feelings, and personal matters of a friend. If there is ever a disagreement, it should be resolved with respect, not with quarrels or stubbornness.
The test of friendship and time
Real friendship passes the test of time. When things are bad, when the world leaves you, then the person who stands by you is the true friend. Those who stay with you in the ups and downs of life become close to the heart. With the passage of time, some friends are separated, but their memories always live in the heart.
The importance of friendship in Islam
Islam has also given a very important place to friendship.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
“A person is on the religion of his friend, so everyone should see who he is befriending.”
This hadith teaches us that friendship affects a person’s personality, so we should be friends with good, virtuous and moral people. Hazrat Ali (RA) said:
“A friend is one who respects you even in secret.”
This saying tells us that a true friend is the one who protects us even behind our backs.
Conclusion
Friendship is a blessing. A true friend is the most valuable asset in life. He is a balm in sorrow, a smile in happiness, a companion in loneliness, and a guide in misguidance. We should maintain friendship, value true friends and become a good friend ourselves.
In the race of life, relationships, wealth, fame are all fleeting, but a true friendship is always remembered – in the heart, in prayers and in memories.
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