It is natural that such friendships turn into enmity on that...

It is natural that such friendships turn into enmity on that Day since each and every of them reckons the other as the one leading him to misfortune and hopelessness, saying: “You showed me the wrong way and called me to tread it. You were the one who embellished the world for me and encouraged me to be preoccupied with its gaudy adornments.

You made me sink in neglect, ignorance, and vanity and thereby made me unaware of my dire end.” Yet, the bonds of friendship of the pious are everlasting since they are established on everlasting values whose fruitful consequences shall be more evident on the Day of Resurrection and thereby they place them on a firmer basis.

It is natural that friends render assistance to each other in daily life and if their friendship be based on evil and corruption they will be accomplices in their sins and crimes; however if their friendship be based on good and discretion, they will be associates in recompense. Therefore, it is not surprising to know that the former will turn into enmity and the latter into firmer friendship.

It is reported from Imam Sadiq (as): “Know that any friendship which is not for God will turn into enmity and animosity on the Day of Resurrection.” [^2] The following Verse is actually an interpretation of the characteristics and states of the God fearing pious and a depiction of their glorious fate. God will thus address them on the Day of Resurrection: “O My servants! Today you do not have to entertain neither fear nor grief.” What an interesting message!

A Message which is immediately sent by God to humanity opening with the best depictions: “O Allah’s servants!” The Message removes the worst concern on that Day, a Message that removes all past grieves from hearts. This Message bears the four aforesaid merits. Surah al-Zukhruf - Verses 68 - 70 يَا عِبَادِ لا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْكُمُ الْيَوْمَ وَلا أَنْتُمْ تَحْزَنُونَ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا بِآياتِنَا وَكَانُوا مُسْلِمِينَ ادْخُلُوا الْجَنَّةَ أَنْتُمْ وَأَزْوَاجُكُمْ تُحْبَرُونَ 68.

[God says unto them:] My servants! No fear shall be on you this Day, nor shall you grieve. 69. Those who believe in Our Ayat [Verses, Signs, Proofs] and are submitted [to Truth] at all times. 70. Enter Paradise, you and your wives in happiness. Submission to the Will of God Almighty guarantees security from fears and perils on the Day of Resurrection. Serenity will precede benefiting from Bounties in Paradise: (“No fear shall be on you this Day, nor shall you grieve”).

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