الْمُؤْمِنُ مَأْلَفٌ وَلَا خَيْرَ فِيمَنْ لَا يَأْلَفُ وَلَا يُؤْلَفُ
Translation: A believer forms warm bonds and is approachable; there is no good in one who neither befriends others nor is befriended.
Source: Bayhaqi.
مَأْلَفٌ refers to being a source of affection and easy companionship. يَأْلَفُ means “he forms affectionate ties,” whereas يُؤْلَفُ means “he is befriended”; the second verb is passive in meaning.
Such affection comes through reliability, gentle speech, and sincere goodwill. Respectful greetings, keeping promises, and helping when needed make a person approachable.