← Back to Masjid As-SahabahView source post

#LIFE_LESSONS

17 April 2026 • 1.72K views
The Three Types of Friends Sheikh Uthaymin rahimahullah said: As for friends, they can be divided into three types: 1⃣. A friend of benefit: This is someone who is your friend only as long as they gain something from you—whether money, status, or anything else. Once the benefit stops, they become like an enemy; they no longer know you, and you no longer know them. 2⃣. A friend of pleasure: This person is only your friend because they enjoy sitting with you—talking, chatting, and passing time together. But they do not benefit you, and you do not benefit them. Neither of you helps the other. It is nothing but wasted time, so be careful not to let this kind of friend waste your time. 3⃣. A friend of virtue: This is someone who encourages you to do what is good and stops you from what is wrong. They open doors of goodness for you and guide you to it. If you make a mistake, they correct you in a way that does not hurt your dignity. This is the true friend of virtue. Source: https://t.me/masjidsahabah/1887 #Tarbiyah@masjidsahabah