The honour in scholarly company

Imam JaꜤfar al-Ṣādiq’s رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه second advice was:

My dear son! Whoever reveals the faults of others, has his own faults exposed. Whoever digs a hole for others, falls into it himself. Being around foolish people makes one lowly and disgraced. As for whoever spends his time with scholars, he finds himself honored and esteemed. Whoever goes to evil places is labelled with accusations.

Dear Islamic brothers! This teaches us a wonderful pearl of wisdom: we should not reveal the faults of others, we should only want good for others, and we should make effort to be in the company of Islamic scholars.

The third advice was:

My dear son! Do not accuse people or they shall accuse you. Save yourself from useless speech, or your honour will decrease.

Dear Islamic brothers! This teaches us to look at our own shortcomings, rather than trying to find them in others. We should focus on rectifying ourselves and refrain from useless speech.

The fourth advice of Imam JaꜤfar al-Ṣādiq  رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْهwas:

Dear son! Speak the truth, whether for or against you. You shall otherwise face criticism from your own friends.

Dear Islamic brothers! We learn that truth always prevails. In accordance with Islamic law, we must always speak the truth no matter what.

What leads to hatred?

Imam JaꜤfar al-Ṣādiq’s fifth advice was: