The Hadith
Who did the Prophet ﷺ compare in the hadith?
The seller of musk and the ironsmith
What lesson does this hadith teach about friendship?
Your friends either bring you closer to Allah or pull you away from Him.
What do we learn just by spending time with others?
We pick up their habits, manners, and ways of thinking.
What is fitrah?
The pure nature Allah created in every person.
What does choosing your friends wisely mean, according to the poem?
Bonus: Mention the specific line.
Walking through life, you’re told to take care of who’s near—because this shapes what you hear
What did the seller of Musk represent?
A good companion
How does being around good people affect your behavior?
Their example and reminders encourage good deeds, kindness, and honesty.
What is one benefit of spending time with righteous people?
Even if you don’t learn something new, you still gain spiritual upliftment and motivation.
How does good company affect your fitrah?
It keeps your heart pure and encourages you to do good.
What is musk, according to the poem?
Bonus: Mention the line in which Misk was said.
A seller of musk will leave you bright,
With fragrant hearts that glow with light.
What did the ironsmith represent?
A bad companion
What can happen if you stay around bad company too long?
You may start imitating them, losing sensitivity to what’s wrong.
What danger comes from learning indirectly from bad companions?
You begin to copy negative attitudes or behaviors without realizing.
What weakens or covers your fitrah?
Sin
Who is the ironsmith according to the poem?
Also, get on the ground and do 10 push-ups. If you are below 11 (not including 11), then you can do 5.
P.S. If you are Nurandad, you have to do 25
Bonus: The elders (excluding Nurandad, he'll do it) of the group do 30 pushups: 300 pts
This craftsman’s smoke stings, and his fire burns everything, warning against harmful company
Why did the Prophet ﷺ choose these two specific examples?
Because both are ordinary, relatable trades — one spreads a pleasant scent, the other an unpleasant one — showing that influence is something we all experience in daily life.
How can you tell if someone is good company?
They help you remember Allah, remind you to pray, and correct you kindly when you do wrong.
What does this hadith teach about learning through influence, not just words?
That being around people with good manners and faith teaches us more than lectures alone — their behavior rubs off on us.
What part of your body reflects your fitrah the most?
The Heart
What is the fitrah? And mention what was said in the poem about this.
Your fitrah shines – keep it sound,
So goodness stays where hearts are found.
Lean toward light, to what is pure,
And strive for deeds that will endure.
What is the main message the Prophet ﷺ wanted us to learn from this comparison?
That the people we spend time with shape our hearts — good companions uplift and purify us, while bad ones darken and damage our spiritual state, often without us realizing.
Why might someone not realize bad company is harming them?
Because influence works quietly — like smoke, it settles on you over time, changing your heart before you notice.
How does this hadith connect to tarbiyah (moral and spiritual development)?
True tarbiyah comes from being surrounded by people who live by Islamic values — their company refines your soul and builds your character.
What action restores a damaged fitrah?
Repentance
What is a Mathal? And say where it was in the poem.
Also, get down and do 30 pushups (elders, Nurandad: 40). Good exercise 😛.
Bonus: Get down and do as many push-ups as you can (at least 10 (Nurandad: 15)): Pushups (after 10 (Nurandad: 15)) x 10.
A Mathal here - an opposite there,
So every heart could learn and care.