What kind of friend are you?

I've been pondering over this question lately...and it really has me thinking. But, before one can answer any question certain terms must be defined. So first, lets ask what we mean by a friend. I would say that we definitely do not mean anyone who would be a bad influence, as anyone who would lead you astray cannot be your friend. We also must agree that a friend of utility is no friend at all. So what are the qualities of a friend that we are looking for? When we talk about friends, we assume that they are friends for our own sake. A friend is someone who seeks the good for you. He is there for you no matter what, and is always willing to take you back. He gives, and expects nothing in return. He only wants what is best for you, and is pleased when you are pleased.


We must ask ourselves if we live up to these qualities, which are only a few. Do we portray these to our brothers and sisters? More importantly, do we portray these qualities to Allah? Allah most certainly has these attributes; and what better friend than He? Allah gives us our very being, and we can give nothing in return. He is always there to accept our repentance, but we always turn away. When it comes time to defend what is Allah's we shrink up. When Allah asks of us we procrastinate. This is no friend indeed. We then wonder why bad things happen in our lives. If we are unwilling to be the friend of Allah, then who do we have? Nobody can provide anything, except by the will of Allah. When we squander His bounties we have no room for complaint when things come up short. So, we must ask ourselves this one simple question. What kind of friend are you?