Shaykh Yusuf Bhikhoo hafidhahullah (To be read before spending time with friends, choosing friends, or teaching about Islamic friendship) 1. O My Allah Ta’aala, only YOU are giving me the Tawfeeq (ability) to spend time with my friend(s). The outcome of this Amal (action) is in YOUR hands alone. 2. O My Allah Ta’aala, I am doing this Amal of being with my friend(s) to fulfill YOUR command and to follow the Sunnah of Nabi Muhammad ﷺ. Allah SWT says