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Calling out a friend

Allah says:

Khidhr said, “Did I not tell you that you would not be able to remain patient with me?” (Al-Kahfi: 75)

And Allah also says:

The one with the clearest thinking said, “Did I not say to you, why don’t you praise your Lord?” (Al-Qalam: 28)

These are examples where a friend is reminded clearly and directly. It shows that sometimes, even good people need to be called out when they forget.

(from Syajaratul Ma‘arif, Syaikh al-‘Izz bin Abdus Salam)