12 Levels of Friendship

Do you know that in Arabic, there are 12 levels of friendship. In life, we have different kinds of friends who has different levels. And rare are those who have these 12 levels of friendship in one person. These levels are:

1. – someone you have a nodding acquaintance with.

2. – someone you’re comfortable sitting with for a period of time.

3. – you have good conversation with them.

4. – a drinking companion (just tea) that you might call when you’re free.

5. – someone who’s concerned for your well-being.

6. – someone you can depend upon.

7. – a true friend; someone who doesn’t befriend you for an ulterior motive.

8. – an intimate friend; someone whose presence makes you happy.

9. – someone with whom you’re really comfortable and familiar with.

10. – a confidant; someone you trust deeply.

11. – your best friend; someone you’ve chosen over other friends.

12. – someone who’s inseparable from you; you know how they think (and vice versa).

— Hold onto those friends who keep you close to Allah Ta’ala.

May Allāh grant us good companionship.

Ml K Dhorat