SHAFAQNA – It is narrated from the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) who said: Whoever dies with the friendship of the family of the Prophet (PBUH) (true and genuine friendship of Ahlul Bait (AS)) has died as a martyr [1]. In another narration, Imam Ali (AS) said: The friendship of those who are friends (with each other) for the sake of God will continue because the cause of that friendship is everlasting/permanent. But the friendship of those who are friends (with each other) because of the world (worldly causes) will be cut because the causes of those friendships will soon disappear [2].
[1] Beharul Anwaar, Vol. 27, Page 111.
[2] Qorarul Hekam, Vol. 2, Hadith 1795.