Is it permissible to cite the Prophet’s response to their invitation and his eating of their food as evidence for the permissibility of residing among the disbelievers?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible to cite the fact that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) responded to their invitation and ate from their food as evidence for the permissibility of residing among the mushrikin (those who associate partners with Allah) and the People of the Book?

Answer:
Residing. Responding to their invitation, eating any food, is not residing. Residing means settling among them, living in their lands and homes. Yes.