“…and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience].” Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 43.
The bowing which is mentioned at the end of this verse could also refer to the importance of companionship. It is important for muslims to accompany those who have submitted to the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, which is indicated by bowing in this verse. This obedience consists of fulfilling the commands of Allah, the Exalted, refraining from His prohibitions and by facing destiny with patience. Every person will be affected by their companion in a negative or positive way whether this effect is apparent or subtle. This has been confirmed in a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4829. If a muslim accompanies someone who is obedient to Allah, the Exalted, they will be affected in a positive way. It is why the Holy Quran advised muslims to accompany truthful people. Chapter 9 At Tawbah, verse 119:
“O you who have believed, fear Allah and be with those who are true.”
Conversely, if a muslim accompanies someone who disobeys Allah, the Exalted, they will undoubtedly be influenced in a negative way. This will only lead to regret in this world, such as crimes and prison, and a potential punishment in the next world also. Chapter 25 Al Furqan, verses 27-28:
“And the Day the wrongdoer will bite on his hands [in regret] he will say, “Oh, I wish I had taken with the Messenger a way. Oh, woe to me! I wish I had not taken that one as a friend.””
Allah, the Exalted, has summed up this important principle in a few words by declaring that all friends will become enemies to one another on Judgment Day except for the righteous as they influenced each other in a positive way. Chapter 43 Az Zukhruf, verse 67:
“Close friends, that Day, will be enemies to each other, except for the righteous.”
It is therefore a duty on all muslims to accompany only those who are obedient to Allah, the Exalted, and ensure their dependents, such as their children, do the same. If they are forced to accompany other types of people they should show them good character but minimise interaction with them and remain firm on the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, without compromising on the teachings of Islam.
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