The Ruling on Showing Loyalty to the People of Innovation and Ignorance of Shirk

Question:
What is your opinion, Honorable Shaykh, regarding people who show absolute loyalty to the people of innovation, such as the Asha'irah, the Sufis, and others, and do not warn against them, but rather warn against those who warn against them? It is known that the proof has become established against them, and it is confirmed that they are people of desires who reject the methodology of the Salaf, the seekers of knowledge, excusing themselves by saying that they are exercising independent legal reasoning in this matter.

Answer:
In any case, the issue of boycotting a person requires a detailed explanation. People fall into three categories. One category is boycotted absolutely, and that is the liar.
And the hypocrite is never loved nor shown loyalty, never loved nor shown loyalty, . This person is hated with pure hatred and is never shown loyalty, even if he is the closest relative. The second category is loved with pure love, and it is not permissible to oppose him ever, and that is the believer with complete faith, such as the prophets, the messengers, and the righteous close friends of Allah. These people are loved with pure love, and it is not permissible to show hostility toward them, because they are the close friends of Allah and His beloved ones. The third category is one in whom hatred from one aspect and love from another aspect are combined, and that is the disobedient believer. This person is loved for the faith he possesses and hated for the disobedience he possesses. So he is not loved with pure love, nor hated with pure hatred. This is justice in love and hatred among people. As for the people of desires and innovation, if they openly declare their innovations and call to them, they must be boycotted and avoided. If they openly declare them and call to them, they must be boycotted and avoided so that they do not influence people, their companions, or those who come near them.