Befriend who will Benefit you in your religion

Today, I had breakfast with a new friend of mine visiting from Alberta. He is a medical doctor. Indeed, this person is one of those who will inspire you to do well and aim high. He excited me about medicine. In 30 minutes, he gave a succinct brief about medicine study in a simple and easy to grasp way.

People you meet in this life will certainly have some influence on you whether you know it or not; sometimes positive sometimes negative. You notice some people you meet will speak about things (cars, houses, new restaurants, etc) or maybe about other people (gossiping most of the time! rarely people will seak well about others when thy are absent :(

Being with such people will be a waste of time as they will not benefit you in any way.

The best of people you mix with are those who will spend time with you speaking about ideas and concepts ... not things nor people! He may tell you about a fascinating book recently he read or he may share with you his expertise and knowledge, and so on.

Ali Ibn Alhussein says "The man will mix with those who will benefit him in his religion يجالس الرجل من ينفعه في دينه " ... So, be smart and wisely invest your time mixing with those people who are so stingy to waste their time talking about things or gossiping others! Befriend those who will teach you new skills and share with you their learning and expertise hoping to be with them on the top!

May Allah Guide us to do well and speak well ...