The Beauty of Friendship
- Dear friend, you are my precious treasure—a treasure I strive to cherish and protect every day.
- You are my companion from childhood and youth, and may you remain my friend today, tomorrow, and always.
- How many friends have I bid farewell to, swept away by the demands of life, leaving behind an emptiness that no one else can fill? How did we go from being close friends to strangers?
- O friend, this is not our final farewell. If the earthly venues do not bring us together, then know that we have a meeting in the hereafter.
- Not everyone we converse with can be called a friend.
- A fire of longing ignites in my heart when I see the loyalty of friends and remember the times when you were my companion.
- We grew up together, sharing countless stories from childhood to youth, tales that the days and nights tell of friends who remain loyal.
- I wish, dear friend, that I had wings to fly to you whenever I desire, for the seas that separate us are just distances; you remain close in my heart.
- A true friend knows you as you are at your core, understands where you have been, accepts who you will become, and stands by you whenever needed.
- Anyone can empathize with a friend’s struggles, but it takes a remarkable spirit to truly rejoice in a friend’s success.
- Many people walk with you through life, but few will accompany you to the very end—these are the loyal friends.
- A true friend knows everything about you and still chooses to love you and cares about your well-being.
- The most beautiful sight for me is that of loyal friends, and the sweetest sound is the return of loved ones; friends are the most valuable possession one can have.
- If two of your friends argue, refrain from judging to avoid losing one of them; but if two enemies dispute, step in as you may gain one as an ally.
- A friend is like an elevator: they can lift you up or pull you down, so choose your elevators wisely.
- It takes just a single word to lose a friend, but a thousand words may not suffice to gain one.
- A true friend makes room for you in gatherings, greets you first when they see you, and helps you when you are in need.
- Consider that the spider you killed in your room may have thought of you as its lifelong roommate!
- Some friends are needed by the mind, others by the heart, and some are essential to you because without them, you seem lost.
- Thank you to the friends who recognize the pain in our voices and silences, who don’t question us but seek to find what brings us happiness and joy.
Wisdom and Quotes on Friendship
- Friendship is always rewarding, while love can sometimes be harmful.
- Friendship is a promise of commitment, but not everyone honors their vows.
- A friendship is like money; it vanishes faster than one can hold onto it.
- There is nothing better than friendship; it is a transparent relationship built on cooperation and understanding.
- While finding friends may seem easy, building a genuine friendship is often the challenge.
- True friendship resembles the bond between the eye and the hand: if the hand suffers, the eye sheds tears, and if the eye weeps, the hand wipes them away.
- Friendship is a noble and refined relationship that requires individuals who understand the meaning of loyalty.
Melancholic Reflections on Friendship
- I never imagined that trivial matters would create such distance between us. We were friends to the point where the roads complained of our laughter, talking until our phones malfunctioned, playing until the neighbors complained. So where are you now, and where am I?
- Do not let the days carry you away from me, dear friend, and do not forget the happy moments we shared—they represent a lifetime that can’t simply be overshadowed by obligations.
- Friendship is like health; one does not fully appreciate its rarity until it is lost.
- I am astonished by your changes now, and I hope you return to your former, pure self.
- I do not need a friend who changes when I change, who mimics my gestures; I seek a companion who stands out in their uniqueness.
Poetry About Friendship
- Poem “How Many Friends I Have Known” by Al-Buhturi:
How many friends I have known through a friend,
Who surpassed even the oldest companion.
And a companion I traveled with on a journey,
Now became the best companion after the road.
- Poem “Maintain Your Affection for a Friend” by Al-Nabigha Al-Dhiyabani:
Maintain your affection for a friend and do not be
A surly one biting with a harsh edge.
For gentleness is a blessing and patience brings happiness,
So be gentle and you will achieve success; despair over what is past leads to serenity,
And perhaps a meal returns to you as a feast.
- Poem “I Have a Friend” by Ibn Al-Rumi:
I have a friend whose face
Delights the eye.
I once said, thinking of him,
His palm should open, flowing.
O generous one, when danger looms,
He dispenses goodness abundantly.
From excess, I have received a prayer,
Reflect upon its nature however.
He said it was but a fleeting wind,
And may God protect from its evils.
I said woe to you for a taste,
How bitter I’ve found it.
Since I have tasted it, you have been cautious,
Turning to God at the last.
He said, yes, by the One who decreed,
My hand has slackened, and you have strained it.
I said, I returned in repentance,
One who has burdened himself and acted righteously.
The soul burdens itself with a plan,
It could not endure and was deceived.
Then he opted for repentance,
Stretching and pulling it back.
And the souls can benefit from what has harmed them.
- Poem “A Friend with Manners” by Juhza Al-Barmaki:
A friend with manners,
Friendship like his noble attributes.
Honored above what is honored,
And mandated beyond what is required.
And if his nature were criticized,
Even gold would become dull.
- Poem “Honor Your Father’s Friend Wherever You Meet Him” by Abu Al-Aswad Al-Du’ali:
Honor your father’s friend wherever you find him,
And cherish the generous who show kindness.
And if you are tasked with giving a favor,
Should it ever come to you as a duty, do fulfill it.
And when travelers come to you, share with them
From the bounty granted to you.
Do not reveal a tale shared with you,
And remain cautious of those who informed you.
And you see how the foolish respect their honor,
Making themselves dirty while polishing their shoes.
They act recklessly toward matters at their own expense,
Like an enemy who seeks their demise.
Do not convey a famous phrase,
That you cannot grasp once it slips by.
- Poem “The Friend Wants You to Lighten Up” by Safi Aldin Al-Hili:
The friend wishes for you to be lighthearted,
But when he sees you weary, he holds back.
And the enemy, once assured of your discomfort,
Will increase his harmful teasing.
- Poem “My Friend” by Abdel Salam Al-Kabsi:
Guide me,
O my friend,
To the path of poetry,
In every delightful turn of expression,
In the deep blue sea,
And the abundant ears of grain.
In the cloud where the ruby breaks apart and the garnet flows,
As the joyous air swirls and we unite,
In the whirl of meanings.
Or guide me,
O friend, without a steep cost,
To the alternative friend,
To the friend who reveals secrets.
A thousand friends,
Friendship grants us sustenance,
And friends bring us safety.