The Bad Friend
21 December 2025 • 2.44K views
ودع عنك من كان مستنفعا * إذا فاته نفعُه حسّرك
Stay away from someone who only seeks benefit; if his benefit is lost, he makes you regret it.
يريدك للنفع مهما يكن * وليس عليه اذا خسّرك
He wants you only for gain, whatever it may be, and he does not care if it causes you loss.
فينهل منك كما يشتهي * وما كف يوما وما وفّرك
He takes from you as much as he desires, never stopping, never sparing you.
يراك كسيرا وقد ينتشي * لكسرك يشرب شاي الكرك
He sees you broken and may even rejoice, drinking karak tea over your downfall.
May Allāh protect us from bad friends