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Hewer and Anderson (2006) further elaborates by
stating that a follower of Islam can get theorized version
of these guidelines through the Holy Quran while their
practical implementations can be seen through primarily
the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and then through the
life of his family and companions (A.S). It is important to
note here that the friends or the companions of the Holy
Prophet have played a critical and vital role to establish,
expand and carry forward the religion of Islam. From this
very fact, the significance of friends in the life of an
individual can interpreted.
Moving further to include evidence from scientific and
more contemporary research, Buote (2007) highlights that
individuals need friends to adjust in new environments, to
go through change and to cope with emotionally
challenging situations. Buote (2007) basis his conclusions
on a research conducted on university students and states
that through individuals who were surrounded by effective
friendships reported the transition periods to be relatively
easier than those who were not thus implying that the need
of friends in human life is great.
Up till now, the importance of friends has been briefly
explained through an Islamic and a scientific perspective.
This paper henceforth will be focusing on the need of
healthy friendship for an individual as highlighted by
Islamic theory and behavioral guidelines.

The Significance of Quality Friendships
According to Al-Bosnee (n.p) human beings have almost
always been social creatures in the need for
companionship. Even during the times when humans lived
in caves, they had interactions amongst themselves which
further led to grouping and bonding.