Taking a Jewish or Shi'ah Friend and Citing the Visit to the Jewish Boy

Question:
Some people say there is no harm in having a Shi'ah or Jewish companion and friend, and they cite the fact that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) visited the Jewish boy.

Answer:
He visited him for the sake of da'wah, O ignorant one. He visited him for the sake of da'wah. Call them to Allah. So he said to him, "Bear witness that there is no god but Allah." The boy looked at his father, who was in the throes of death. His father said to him, "Obey Abu al-Qasim." So the boy said, "There is no god but Allah." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said to his Companions, "If he were your brother, you would take charge of his affairs and handle his funeral. If he were your brother, because he entered Islam, and the Muslims would take charge of him in washing him, shrouding him, praying over him, and burying him. He visited him for the sake of da'wah, calling him to Islam. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,