Q 27: Is it permissible for a Muslim to have Christian friends and is there any limit to this friendship?
A: It is not permissible to take the infidels as friends or companions. However, they should be treated kindly as instructed by our Shari`ah (Islamic Law). We should treat them with the best saying and argue with them in the best way because of the saying of Allah (Exalted be He), And speak good to people [i.e. Enjoin righteousness and forbid evil, and say the truth about Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم] (Surah Al-Baqarah), His saying, And by the Mercy of Allâh, you dealt with them gently. And had you been severe and harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about you and And argue not with the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians), unless it be in (a way) that is better (with good words and in good manner, inviting them to Islâmic Monotheism with His Verses), except with such of them as do wrong (Surah Al-`Ankabut)
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Is it permissible for a Muslim to befriend, visit and study with a Christian friend?
A: It is permissible for a Muslim to kindly treat Kafirs (disbelievers) who are not in a state of war with Islam, reciprocate their good treatment, as well as exchange beneficial things and presents with them. However, a Muslim must not befriend non-Muslims in a way that involves deep feelings of affection and support for them.
(Part No. 26; Page No. 90)
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Q 10: How should I deal with my Christian neighbors or classmates? Should I visit and congratulate them on their religious occasions?
A: It is permissible to treat Christian people who are at close proximity to you, neighbors or classmates, gently and help them do lawful things. It is also permissible to visit them with the intention of calling them to the way of Allah, so that Allah may guide them to Islam. However, joining their festivals or congratulating them on such occasions is impermissible. Allah, (Glorified be He) says, Help you one another in Al-Birr and At-Taqwâ (virtue, righteousness and piety); but do not help one another in sin and transgression. Joining their festivals, as well as taking them as intimate friends, is regarded a form of forbidden alliance.
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A: It is not permissible to take the infidels as friends or companions. However, they should be treated kindly as instructed by our Shari`ah (Islamic Law). We should treat them with the best saying and argue with them in the best way because of the saying of Allah (Exalted be He), And speak good to people [i.e. Enjoin righteousness and forbid evil, and say the truth about Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم] (Surah Al-Baqarah), His saying, And by the Mercy of Allâh, you dealt with them gently. And had you been severe and harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about you and And argue not with the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians), unless it be in (a way) that is better (with good words and in good manner, inviting them to Islâmic Monotheism with His Verses), except with such of them as do wrong (Surah Al-`Ankabut)
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Is it permissible for a Muslim to befriend, visit and study with a Christian friend?
A: It is permissible for a Muslim to kindly treat Kafirs (disbelievers) who are not in a state of war with Islam, reciprocate their good treatment, as well as exchange beneficial things and presents with them. However, a Muslim must not befriend non-Muslims in a way that involves deep feelings of affection and support for them.
(Part No. 26; Page No. 90)
May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
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Dealing with Christian neighbors
The tenth question of Fatwa no. 8691
Q 10: How should I deal with my Christian neighbors or classmates? Should I visit and congratulate them on their religious occasions?
A: It is permissible to treat Christian people who are at close proximity to you, neighbors or classmates, gently and help them do lawful things. It is also permissible to visit them with the intention of calling them to the way of Allah, so that Allah may guide them to Islam. However, joining their festivals or congratulating them on such occasions is impermissible. Allah, (Glorified be He) says, Help you one another in Al-Birr and At-Taqwâ (virtue, righteousness and piety); but do not help one another in sin and transgression. Joining their festivals, as well as taking them as intimate friends, is regarded a form of forbidden alliance.
May Allah grant us success. May Peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions!
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