What is the ruling on calling a disbeliever a friend in order to invite him to Islam?
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Question:
The questioner asks: Is it permissible to call a disbeliever a friend if I say that to invite him to Islam?
Answer:
No, he is not a friend. A disbeliever is not a friend to a Muslim; he is an enemy to the Muslim. However, this does not prevent you from inviting him to Islam. Yes.
The questioner asks: Is it permissible to call a disbeliever a friend if I say that to invite him to Islam?
Answer:
No, he is not a friend. A disbeliever is not a friend to a Muslim; he is an enemy to the Muslim. However, this does not prevent you from inviting him to Islam. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم إطلاق لفظ صديق على الكافر في سبيل دعوته للإسلام؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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