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There are however certain important elements which
needs to be done to keep stable and fruitful friendship. For
this purpose we should not dispute with our friend or
make indecent jokes with them.
It is important that we do not quarrel with them, do not
be aggressive with them, and do not consider them
inferior in any way because for a believer the true value of
a person is only that in the eyes of Allah.
Finally, it is recommended that in case of a quarrel
between friends, it is critical for a true believer to mend
ties at the earliest. Imam Hassan (A.S.) said very nicely
that behave in the same way with your friends the way
you want them to behave with you. Thus overall, Islam
has prescribed a healthy and effective manner of seeking
and safeguarding a good friend. The Holy Quran sums it
up by saying that:
"اوُقَّرَفَت اَلَو اًعيِمَج ِهَّللا ِلْبَحِب اوُمِصَتْعاَو"
“Hold fast the rope of Allah, and you shall never
separate” (Surah Al – Emran, Verse 103)

Conclusion
An old English proverb says “A man is known by the
company he keeps”. The same thing was emphasized
tremendously long before this proverb by the Holy
Prophet (PBUH) on the importance of surrounding oneself
with good people. Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) often
spoke about the value of true friendship to his
companions. He stressed the need to have good
companion and surround ourselves.
He urged companions to be friends with those who hold
same belief and values.