Friendship needs commitment...

Friendship deserves that commitment...
Real friendship includes the following eight responsibilities:
1. Material aid.
Help your companions with food, or money or other things they need for their own survival or development.
2. Personal Support.

If they are sick, visit them;if they are busy, help them;if they have forgotten,remind them.
3. Respect.

Do not complain of their faults to them or to others. Do not give advice when you know it cannot be acted upon.
4. Praise and attention.

Praise the good qualities of your companions, and let them know you care about them.
5. Forgiveness.

Forgive your companions for their failings.
6. Prayer.

Pray for the well being of your companions with the same fervour you pray for your own well-being.
7. Loyalty.

Be firm in your friendships so that you can be depended on by thise who put their trust in you.
8. Relief from discomfort.

Do not create awkward or difficult situations that involve your companions. Do not be a burden to others.

Al Ghazali

Quote cited in Essential Sufism
Edited by James Fadiman & Robert Frager
HarperSan Francisco Publications

(Thank you Muhammad Khan...)

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Living a life of my own...
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