Is seeking the help of a disbeliever against our enemies considered a form of prohibited loyalty (mawala) in the Shari'ah?

Question : And is it considered loyalty (mawala) if we seek their help against our enemies?

Answer : The answer is no. If we need them, we seek their help, on the condition that we are safe from their treachery. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) had allies when he concluded the truce with the polytheists. Who were his allies? His allies were the Khuzaa'ah. They were with the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) until, when Quraysh transgressed against the Khuzaa'ah while they were disbelievers, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) considered that a breach of the treaty and he campaigned against Quraysh. So the important point is that seeking their help is permissible when there is a need for it, on the condition that we are safe from their treachery. If we are not safe from it, then it is not permissible.