If Someone Sticks By Your Side Through Your Worst Times, They’re The Ones Who Deserve To Be With You Through Your Best Times!

By Imam Murtadha Gusau-Okene

In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and upon all his family and companions.

Dear brothers and sisters! Know that, the quote: “If Someone Sticks By Your Side Through Your Worst Times, They’re The Ones Who Deserve To Be With You Through Your Best Times” is attributed to Mr. Ralph Smart.

Mr. Ralph Smart is known for his spiritual and motivational content, and this quote reflects his themes of loyalty, genuine friendship, and shared experiences in life’s journey.

The quote is a widely shared human belief about loyalty and deservingness, but it is not a direct quote from Islamic scripture; rather, it is a reflection of Islamic values that encourage loyalty, gratitude, and strong relationships, while also cautioning against the negative traits of hypocrisy and betrayal.

Islam values loyalty in relationships, and the idea that true friends are those who remain with you during difficult times aligns with the spirit of maintaining strong bonds in the face of adversity.

The concept of ‘deserving’ good times after enduring bad times resonates with the Islamic emphasis on justice and the idea that good actions and steadfastness will be rewarded.

Showing appreciation for those who support you, especially in difficult jj, is an important aspect of gratitude, which is a highly encouraged virtue in Islam.

The opposite of this loyalty is hypocrisy, which Islam strongly condemns. For example, the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) identified three signs of a hypocrite: when he speaks, he lies; when he makes a promise, he breaks it; and when he is trusted, he betrays his trust.

Betraying trust is a serious offense in Islam, and maintaining one’s character by remaining loyal to friends and family is a key aspect of embodying Islamic principles and teachings.

Islam teaches that one should strive to respond to evil with good and avoid anger, even when treated unfairly, as this shows a higher strength of character and resilience.

In essence, while the specific quote is not an Islamic scripture, but it embodies a core principle of human relationships that is consistent with Islamic values of loyalty, justice, and gratitude, and it serves as a reminder to avoid the contrasting negative traits of hypocrisy and betrayal.

Respected brothers and sisters! The quote expresses that genuine loyalty is proven when someone endures your hardships; therefore, they are the ones who merit your prosperity and success in good times. It highlights that true friends remain even when others depart, underscoring the importance of appreciating and cherishing these steadfast individuals in your life.

The core idea is that loyalty is tested and proven during difficult times.

Those who show steadfast support through adversity are seen as having earned a place in your joyful moments.

The saying suggests that such people are rare and invaluable, as they “walk in when the rest of the world walks out.”

And it encourages recognising and valuing those who “never let go of your hand” during dark days.

Essentially, the quote is a powerful reminder to cherish and reciprocate the loyalty of those who stand by you, not just when things are easy, but especially when they are at their most challenging.

And it’s said that:

“Bad times are always the best times to know who cares, who’ll stay, who’s gonna be by your side, and most of all who was faking love.”

Also this phrase is not a quote from Islamic scripture or teachings but rather a general sentiment or observation often shared in religious and non-religious contexts alike. While the idea that hardships reveal true relationships aligns with the Islamic concept of trials and tribulations, testing faith and character, the exact phrasing appears to be a popular saying found on social media, not a direct Islamic text (Nas).

You won’t find this exact wording in the Qur’an or the Hadith.

It expresses a common human experience and observation that is often discussed in various communities, including those of Islamic faith.

The underlying idea that challenges test relationships and reveal true character is consistent with Islamic principles, particularly the concept of trials and patience.

And the phrase is frequently shared on platforms like Instagram and Facebook as a motivational or insightful statement.

Wassalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah wa bara ka tuh

All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. Prayers, peace and mercy are upon our beloved master, Muhammad, the son of Abdullah (Peace be upon him), his family and Companions.

Murtadha Muhammad Gusau is the Chief Imam of Nagazi-Uvete Jumu’ah and the late Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Okene’s Mosques, Okene, Kogi State, Nigeria. He can be reached via: gusauimam@gmail.com or +2348038289761 or +2348024192217