ON THE SUBJECT OF 45 THE MERITS OF BEING IN THE COMPANY OF PIOUS PEOPLE Let us start by reading some verses from the Koran Allah, the Exalted says: "When Moses said to his (assisting) youth: 'I will not give up until I reach the point where the two seas meet even though I should go on for many years.' But when they came to the point where the two met, they forgot their fish, which made its way burrowing into the sea. And when they had gone further, he said to his assisting youth: 'Bring us our breakfast; we are worn out from our journey.' He replied: 'What do you think, I forgot the fish when we were resting on the rock. None but satan made me forget to mention this - it made its way into the sea in a marvelous fashion.' 'This is what we have been seeking,' said he and they retraced their footsteps and found one of Our worshipers to whom We had given from Our Mercy and whom We had taught knowledge of Ours. Moses said to him: 'May I follow you so that you can teach me of that you have learned of righteousness?'" 18:60-66 Koran "And be patient with those who call to their Lord morning and evening, desiring His Face. And do not turn your eyes away from them desiring the good things of this life...." 18:28 Koran