The Ruling on Dealing with Disbelievers in Buying and Selling
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Question: Those who live in the lands of disbelief, in America, Britain, and elsewhere, deal with disbelievers. I do not know what the ruling on that is?
Answer: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) died while his armor was pledged to a Jew. What is forbidden is loyalty, but as for buying and selling, there is nothing wrong with it. He (peace and blessings be upon him) bought sheep from a polytheist and distributed them among his Companions (peace and blessings be upon him).
What is forbidden is their loyalty and love, and supporting them against the Muslims. As for a Muslim buying from them or selling to them, or placing a need with them, there is no harm in that. Even the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ate the food of the Jews, and their food is lawful for us, as the Exalted said: [Al-Ma'idah: 5].
Answer: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) died while his armor was pledged to a Jew. What is forbidden is loyalty, but as for buying and selling, there is nothing wrong with it. He (peace and blessings be upon him) bought sheep from a polytheist and distributed them among his Companions (peace and blessings be upon him).
What is forbidden is their loyalty and love, and supporting them against the Muslims. As for a Muslim buying from them or selling to them, or placing a need with them, there is no harm in that. Even the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ate the food of the Jews, and their food is lawful for us, as the Exalted said:
and the food of those who were given the Scripture is lawful for you and your food is lawful for them
وَطَعَامُ الَّذِينَ أُوتُواْ الْكِتَابَ حِلٌّ لَّكُمْ وَطَعَامُكُمْ حِلُّ لَّهُمْ
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