Loyalty and Disavowal, and Human Friendship Among the Followers of Different Religions

The questioner:
Some say that Islam does not call for the creation of the principles of the different religions. Some say that Islam does not call for mixing the principles of the different religions, but rather calls for human friendship that transcends the barriers between the followers of the different religions.

The Shaykh:
Loyalty and disavowal are necessary. It is necessary in loyalty and disavowal that you be loyal to the close friends of Allah and hostile to the enemies of Allah, yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh.

The Shaykh:
[Love] for the sake of Allah and [hate] for the sake of Allah Indeed, it is only by this that you attain the friendship of Allah. Loyalty and disavowal are necessary, meaning that people are not all equal in your eyes. No, that is not permissible. You are loyal to the close friends of Allah, you love them, you support them, and you are hostile to the enemies of Allah and you cut ties with them.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,