a good friend in islam

Through this paper, the need of a good friend has been ‎discussed by taking evidence from islamic sources. this ‎evidence then is further reinforced through the discussion of ‎sociological, cognitive and psychological research findings. ‎the introduction of this paper briefly sheds light on how islam ‎is a complete code of life and how friends have played an ‎important role in expanding and sustaining this code. ‎furthermore the introduction shortly discusses the need for ‎friends as identified via contemporary sociological research. ‎the main theme of the presents references from the holy quran ‎and sunnah through which the need of having and being a good ‎friend in human life is critically explored. lastly, conclusion of ‎the paper sums up the discussion and presents ‎recommendations through which the element of friendship can ‎be effectively incorporated in one’s life. ‎