Being Friendly with Others The verses cited clarified how...
Being Friendly with Others The verses cited clarified how important it is to be kind with others, especially those who do us favors. Next, we will cite some of the traditions in this regard. There is a chapter dedicated to this subject in Usul al-Kafi . The following traditions are cited from that chapter.
Abu Basir quoted on the authority of Imam Baqir that an Arab from the Bani Tameen tribe went to see the Prophet and said: “Please advise me.” The advice that the Prophet gave him was as follows: تَحَبَّبْ إلى النّاسِ يُحِبُّوكَ. “Be affectionate to people so that they love you.” [^3] Suma’at quoted on the authority of Imam Sadiq : مُجامَلَةُ النّاسِ ثُلُثُ العَقْلِ. “One third of the intellect is to be friendly with the people.” ^4 God’s Prophet said: التَّوَدُّدُ إلى النّاسِ نِصْفُ العَقْلِ.
“Half of the intellect is to show love to people.” ^5 Thus, we realize that we must treat others with kindness especially those who have done us a favor. The Noble Prophet said: مَن أولِيَ مَعْروفاً فَليُكافيءْ بهِ فإنْ لَمْ يَستَطِعْ فَلْيَذْكُرْهُ فإنْ ذَكَرَهُ فَقَد شَكَرَهُ. “Whoever receives a favor should compensate it. If he cannot do so, at least he should mention it. Thus if he mentions it, he…
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