The Meaning of the Loyalty That Constitutes Disbelief
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Question:
And this questioner says: We ask you, Honorable Shaykh, to clarify the meaning of the loyalty that constitutes disbelief, and whether there is a difference between practical loyalty
Answer:
Loyalty to disbelievers. Loyalty to disbelievers means loving them in one’s hearts and supporting them against the Muslims. It means siding with them against the Muslims. This is the loyalty that constitutes disbelief. Whoever loves the disbelievers[Al-Ma'idah 5:51]. That is, whoever loves them or supports them is one of them. [Al-Ma'idah 5:51] He is one of you, [Al-Mumtahanah 60:1] The loyalty that constitutes disbelief is loving them in one’s hearts and supporting them in one’s actions.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
And this questioner says: We ask you, Honorable Shaykh, to clarify the meaning of the loyalty that constitutes disbelief, and whether there is a difference between practical loyalty
Answer:
Loyalty to disbelievers. Loyalty to disbelievers means loving them in one’s hearts and supporting them against the Muslims. It means siding with them against the Muslims. This is the loyalty that constitutes disbelief. Whoever loves the disbelievers
And whoever is an ally to them among you
وَمَن يَتَوَلَّهُم مِّنكُمْAnd whoever is an ally to them among you
وَمَن يَتَوَلَّهُم مِّنكُمْdo not take My enemies and your enemies as allies
لَا تَتَّخِذُوا عَدُوِّي وَعَدُوَّكُمْ أَوْلِيَاءَThe presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
شرح أحاديث في الفتن والحوادث، تابع باب في الفتن 3 — islamhouse.com (40:51)
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