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A Good Friend in Islam

Authors: Ali hassnain khan khichi (Pakistan) , Mahdi Nosrati (Iran)
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Reccive: 04/10/2015 Accept: 08/03/2016

Abstract
Through this paper, the need of a good friend has been
discussed by taking evidence from Islamic sources. This
evidence then is further reinforced through the discussion of
sociological, cognitive and psychological research findings.
The introduction of this paper briefly sheds light on how Islam
is a complete code of life and how friends have played an
important role in expanding and sustaining this code.
Furthermore the introduction shortly discusses the need for
friends as identified via contemporary sociological research.
The main theme of the presents references from the Holy
Quran and Sunnah through which the need of having and being
a good friend in human life is critically explored. Lastly,
conclusion of the paper sums up the discussion and presents
recommendations through which the element of friendship can
be effectively incorporated in one’s life.

Keywords: Friend, Friendship, Quality of Good Friend,
Companionship in Islam

Introduction
According to Hewer and Anderson (2006) and Qutb (2006)
“Islam” is best defined as a complete and all-embracing
code of life that provides an in-depth and broad spectrum
guideline concerning all spheres of life.

1. Ma in Department of Islamic Studies, Al-Mustafa Open University,
Qom, Iran, ali_h_khichi@hotmail.com
2. Manger of E-Learning Content, Al-Mustafa Open University, Qom, Iran,
Nosrati1391@gmail.com