English Translation

Abu Musa al-Ash'ari reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said, 'The example of a good companion and a bad companion is like that of a seller of musk and a blacksmith. The seller of musk might give you some, or you might buy some from him, or at least you will smell a pleasant fragrance from him. As for the blacksmith, he might burn your clothes, or at least you will smell a foul odor from him.'