Using the terms "brother" or "friend" for Jews and Christians
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The questioner:
It is permissible to use the term "brother" or "friend" for these Jews and Christians.
The Shaykh:
No, there is no harm.
The questioner:
People say, "So-and-so is a brother, and he sent his salam."
The Shaykh:
Friendship involves a type of affection that should not be used. One should say "So-and-so the Jew" or "Abu So-and-so" or the like, and not say it explicitly. Yes.
It is permissible to use the term "brother" or "friend" for these Jews and Christians.
The Shaykh:
No, there is no harm.
The questioner:
People say, "So-and-so is a brother, and he sent his salam."
The Shaykh:
Friendship involves a type of affection that should not be used. One should say "So-and-so the Jew" or "Abu So-and-so" or the like, and not say it explicitly. Yes.
Source
ندوات الجامع الكبير مع الأسئلة - 42 — archive.org (1:09:16)
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