Ruling on the Muslim ruler giving money to a non-Muslim state

Question:
Another person asks and says: Is it permissible for the Muslim ruler to assist a non-Muslim government from the Muslim treasury if this assistance brings harm to the Muslims in those non-Muslim lands?

Answer:
The Islamic government must look into the interests of the Muslims. It may assist some disbelieving states if there is an interest for the Muslims in doing so. Therefore, the Muslim ruler in authority must fear Allah and strive to spend the money in its proper direction, whether with Muslims or non-Muslims. He must look into the general interest of the Muslims.
There is no objection to repelling the greater harm and the evil one fears from what is not permissible for the enemies of Allah, using it to ward off their evil and repel their harm. There is no blame on the Muslim ruler in authority, or the Muslim prince, in his dealings if they proceed from a good intention, a good purpose, and consideration of the interests. Just as he gives to the disobedient and the poor in his lands, who are disobedient and sinners, giving to them because of their poverty, their need, and the hope for their guidance and their return to the truth and the right.
The point is: The ruler in authority must look into the interests in spending money, and in other matters, so that he does what the general interest of the Muslims requires in repelling evil from them and bringing good to them, whether with the disbeliever, the disbelieving state, or the disobedient one.