Muslims ask if they can have Non Muslim friends. So that begs the Q. can Non Muslims have Muslimfriends?

Question

If a Non Muslim knows that a Muslim is told by his religion not to have close Non Muslim friends, why would he trust Muslims?

Answer 1

Muslims don't ask because we know that we CAN have non-Muslim friends and we DO have non-Muslim friends.

on the other hand the bible clearly states that you shouldn't.

2 Corinthians 6:14-17 (King James Version)

14Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

15And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?

16And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

17Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.

Answer 2

Yes. I have a muslim friend. She's lovely. In fact, I have three, I went to school with two muslims, not devout, though, and they're pretty cool, too!

Answer 3

i happened to work with some Muslims and i find them friendly. they are not as different as we think.  in fact they are very religious people.  i am a Catholic and i believe that whatever religion one has would not matter when it comes to friendship.  just respect each other's belief or religion.so my answer is Muslims can have Non Muslim friends.

Answer 4

Is this world is filled with narrow minded peoples? Is religion a big factor in selecting a friend?  No Muslims have told to keep Muslim as their friend, it is created story of some devil minds who wants to divide every thing in this world and make them fight each other. This is a free world and anybody can love and make friends with anybody in this world, the best criteria to select a friend is to know well about him/her in advance and chose them based on their best and worst things you like.  Let the 21st century be free of hatred...  dont divide the love with religion, race or cast.

Answer 5

I am a Non Muslim with Muslim Friends, we are Friends not based on religion but persona's and personality's. It is not a persons religion but the person that counts!.

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'''Qur'an 5:51

"Believers, take not Jews and Christians for your friends. They are but friends and protectors to each other." ''

In answer about this passage anyone no matter what faith who took this passage seriously is an extremist and not someone I would associate with as a friend!.

Answer 6

Your analysis is interesting.  However, that is what makes us different.  We do not live in such a closed society or religion where we cannot interact with God's creations.

Answer 7

Muslim or not you should be able to be friends with anyone you choose......hopefully you make the right choice of friends. Not the kind that lead you down a wrongful and dangerous path. But righteous, kind, reliable friends.

Answer 8

A common misconception about Islam.

In truth, the verse does not day "friends." It says in Arabic awlyaa, which is plural for the word wali. Wali in Arabic as best can be translated means guardian. The wali in Islam is pretty much responsible for handling legal matters for someone who isn't capable of doing that themselves, or who would be better off with the knowledge of a wali. Some examples of what a wali would do would be representing a girl during a marriage to ensure that she's not getting cheated by the intended husband and/or his family. In that case, the wali would most likely be her father, but for orphaned girls, it would obviously have to be another appointed guardian.

So why not take Jews and Christians as guardians? Well, Islamic law has some differences than Jewish and Christian law, and to take a Jew or Christian as a wali would cause a lot of confusion. For example, divorce, although disliked, is permissible in Islam but not in Christianity. Going to a wali who is a Christian would be to deny her the rights God gave her. Another example: when a woman gets married, her groom gives her a dowry. This isn't found in either Judaism or Christianity, so instead of the groom giving the dowry to the bride, it would be the other way around and that isn't acceptible in Islam.

As far as having friends, there are no restrictions as long as we chose our friends carefully and not take friends with those who seek to do us harm. Common sense there, right?

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Noor, you beat me to the draw! :-P

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Bulgul, you're getting very real answers from very real Muslims here, so don't try to pretend like we don't exist. Lol, you're even getting very real answers from very real non-Muslims who actually know a few of us! Believe in your Islamophobic, conspiracy theory, paranioa sites all you want, but do us a favor and don't parrot the same silly things here and expect everyone to believe them too.

Answer 9

it's their choice some people prefer lots of friends and one close friend :).  

Answer 10

Here is a quote from the Qur'an as it addresses Muslim believers...

Muslims and non-Muslims can take note, and then understand.

Answer 11

god says in the holy Quran :

O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other). Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things).

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Islam urges all Muslims to deal kindly and justly with all people. Muslims should have good relations with all people. At school, at work, in your neighborhood, etc., you should be kind and courteous to everyone. Muslims are allowed to have non-Muslims as friends as long as they keep their own faith and commitment to Islam pure and strong. Allah has clearly forbidden Muslims from fighting those who fight not their faith or drive them out from their homes. Referring to this, [Allah forbids you not with regard to those who fight you not for your faith, nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them. For Allah loves those who are just. Allah only forbids you with regard to those who fight you for your faith, and drive you out of your homes and support others in driving you out, from turning to them for protection (or taking them as wali). Those who seek their protection they are indeed wrong- doers.] (Al-Mumtahinah 60: 8-9)

The Qur'an does not say that non-Muslims cannot be Muslims' friends, nor does it forbid Muslims to be friendly to non-Muslims. There are many non-Muslims who are good friends of Muslim individuals and the Muslim community. There are also many good Muslims who truly and sincerely observe their faith and are very friendly to many non-Muslims at the same time.

Islam teaches us that we should be friendly to all people. Islam teaches us that we should deal even with our enemies with justice and fairness. Allah says in the Qur'an in the beginning of the same Surat Al-Ma’dah: [O you who believe! Stand out firmly for Allah as witnesses to fair dealings and let not the hatred of others to you make you swerve to wrong and depart from justice. Be just, that is next to piety. Fear Allah, indeed Allah is well-acquainted with all that you do.] (Al-Ma’dah 5 :8)

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if you read the link you will find the true meaning of the verse that Booby Jim put , i will copy it anyway :

Allah Almighty has described Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) as "a mercy" to the worlds. He was a sign of Allah's Mercy to all, Muslims as well as non-Muslims. In his kindness and fair treatment he did not make any difference between the believers and non-believers. He was kind to the pagans of Makkah and fought them only when they fought him. He made treaties with the Jews of Madinah and honored the treaties until they broke them.

He (peace and blessings be upon him) is reported to have received the Christians of Najran with kindness in his Masjid in Madinah. They argued with him about Islam, but he returned them with honor and respect. There are many examples from his life that show that he was the friendliest person to all people.

In the verse you quoted, the word "Awliya" is used. It is a plural and its singular is "wali". The correct translation of the word ""wali"" is not "friend" but it is someone who is very close and intimate. It is also used to mean "guardian, protector, patron, lord and master".

In the Qur'an this word is used for God, such as [Allah is the Protector (or Lord and Master) of those who believe. He takes them out from the depths of darkness to light…] (Al- Baqarah 2: 257)

There are many other references in the Qur'an that give this meaning. The same word is also sometimes used in the Qur'an for human beings, such as [And whosoever is killed unjustly, We have granted his next kin "wali" the authority (to seek judgement or punishment in this case)…] (Al-‘Isra' 17 :33)

The correct translation of the verse in Surat Al-Ma’idah is: [O you who believe! Do not take Jews and Christians as your patrons. They are patrons of their own people. He among you who will turn to them for patronage is one of them. Verily Allah guides not a people unjust.] (Al-Ma'dah 5: 51)

It is obvious that Jews patronize the Jews and Christians patronize the Christians, so why not Muslims patronize Muslims and support their own people. This verse is not telling us to be against Jews or Christians, but it is telling us that we should take care of our own people and we must support each other.

In his Tafsir, (Qur’an exegesis) Imam Ibn Kathir has mentioned that some scholars say that this verse (i.e. the one you referred to) was revealed after the Battle of Uhud when Muslims had a set back. At that time, a Muslim from Madinah said, "I am going to live with Jews so I shall be safe in case another attack comes on Madinah." And another person said, "I am going to live with Christians so I shall be safe in case another attack comes on Madinah." So Allah revealed this verse reminding the believers that they should not seek the protection from others, but should protect each other. (See Ibn Kathir, Al-Tafsir, vol. 2, p. 68)

Muslims are allowed to have non-Muslims as friends as long as they keep their own faith and commitment to Islam pure and strong. You are correct in pointing out that a Muslim man is also allowed to marry a Jewish or Christian woman. It is obvious that one marries someone for love and friendship. If friendship between Muslims and Jews or Christians was forbidden, then why would Islam allow a Muslim man to marry a Jew or Christian woman? It is the duty of Muslims to patronize Muslims. They should not patronize any one who is against their faith or who fights their faith, even if they were their fathers and brothers. Allah says: [O you who believe! Take not for protectors (awliya') your fathers and your brothers if they love unbelief above faith. If any of you do so, they are indeed wrong-doers.] (Al-Tawbah 9: 23)

In a similar way, the Qur'an also tells Muslims that they should never patronize the non-Muslims against other Muslims. However, if some Muslims do wrong to some non-Muslims, it is Muslims' duty to help the non-Muslims and save them from oppression. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said that he himself will defend a Dhimmi living among Muslims to whom injustice is done by Muslims. But Islam also teaches that Muslims should not seek the patronage of non-Muslims against other Muslims. They should try to solve their problems among themselves. Allah Almighty says, [Let not the Believers take the unbelievers as their patrons over against the Believers…] (Aal-'Imran 3: 28)

He Almighty also says: [O you who believe! Take not for patrons unbelievers rather than Believers. Do you wish to offer Allah an open proof against yourselves?] (An-Nisaa’ 4:144)

Answer 12

Quran ch : 60 verse 8

8.  Allâh does not forbid you to deal justly and kindly with those who fought not against you on account of religion nor drove you out of your homes. Verily, Allâh loves those who deal with equity.

Islam prescribes Universal Brotherhood. It rejects the thought that human beings have been created in castes or in different levels. In the Glorious Qur’an, in Surah Hujurat, Chapter No. 49, Verse No. 13, Allah (swt) describes the Islamic concept of Universal Brotherhood :



‘O human kind, we have created you from a single pair of male and female, and have divided you into nations and tribes, so that you shall recognize each other (not that you shall despise each other), verily the most honoured in the sight of Allah (swt) is the person who has Taqwa (who fears Allah and is Righteous), Allah (swt) is all knowing and well acquainted with all things.’



This Verse of the Glorious Qur’an indicates that the whole human race originated from a single pair of male and female. All humans have common great grandparents and ancestors.



Further, Allah (swt) says that he has made nations and tribes, so that humans can recognize each other, and not so that they may despise each other and fight amongst themselves.



This verse also clarifies that the criteria for judgement in the sight of Allah (swt) does not depend on caste, colour, creed, gender or wealth, but on Taqwa – God consciousness, piety and righteousness. Anyone who is righteous, pious and God-conscious is honoured in the sight of Allah (swt).



The corner stone of the Islamic faith is the belief in one and only sole Creator and Sustainer of the entire universe who alone deserves worship and obedience. The same God has created all human beings, irrespective whether you are rich or poor, whether a male or female, whether  black or white, whichever caste, colour, creed you belong to – all humans are equal – they are created by the one and only Creator, Almighty God.



Only if you believe in and acknowledge the uniqueness and Oneness of God you truly practice Universal Brotherhood.

Answer 13

very true reasoning.

Answer 14

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