Choosing friends carefully
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Etiquette with Friends
Choosing friends carefully
The Prophet (SAW) said: "A man is upon the religion of his close friend, so let each of you look at whom he befriends."
Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud and Jami' al-Tirmidhi, graded Hasan, on the authority of Abu Hurayrah (RA)
Explanation
Friendship is recognised here as genuinely influential on a person's character and even their religious commitment.