Advice of Sufyān al-Thawrī رحمه الله to ʿAlī al-Ḥassan as-Salmī:
Your companion should be the one who prevents you from being preoccupied with things of the worldly life that will divert you from Allāh, and one who makes you desire and work for the hereafter.
Beware of accompanying people who make the Dunyā their goal. Those who are engrossed in speaking about the worldly life: indeed they will corrupt your religion and your heart.
Remember death much. And seek a lot of forgiveness from what has passed of your sins. And ask Allāh for safety for what remains of your life.
[Ḥilyatul Awliyā' wa Ṭabaqāt al-Aṣfiyā' Vol.7, p.82-83]
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Islāmic Reminders
SpiritualI will be sharing some of my favourite reminders as well as reminders that have greatly benefited me in hopes it may benefit others as well.
