Who is this statement attributed to and please mention the reference?
كل أخ وجليس وصاحب لا تستفيد منه خيرا في أمر دينك ففر منه
Answer:
Imam Abu Bakr ibn Abid Dunya (rahimahullah) has recorded this narration as the statement of the famous Saint, Malik ibn Dinar (rahimahullah).
(Kitabul ‘Uzlah Wal Infirad, Hadith: 150)
Translation
Flee from any friend or companion who does not offer any value or good with regard to your religious matters.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar