among the Arabs to spur someone on to act.

The author then cites the hadith in which Gabriel asked the Prophet ﷺ, "Why do you not visit us more often than you do?" whereupon the verse was revealed: "We do not descend except by the command of your Lord. To Him belongs whatever is before us, whatever is behind us, and whatever lies between; and your Lord is never forgetful" (Maryam 64).

This narration teaches that you should invite righteous people to your home, requesting them to visit so that you may profit from their company.

Similarly, the report from Abū Hurayrah shows that the company of a devout woman supports you in your faith.

We have also seen that the upright companion is like a seller of musk: he will either gift you some, sell you some, or at the very least you will inhale a pleasing fragrance.

The author goes on to mention other traditions conveying the same meaning, such as the Prophet’s words: "A person follows the religion of his close friend, so let each of you consider carefully whom he befriends." In other words, a person’s religious practice—and likewise his character—takes on the qualities of those he accompanies. Let each of you therefore look to whom he keeps company: if he associates with people of virtue, he becomes one of them; but if he befriends others, he becomes like them.

In short, these hadiths and others like them all indicate that one ought to keep the company of the righteous, to visit them and allow them to visit him, for in that lies abundant good. Allah is the One who grants success.