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In regards to Muslims or Non-Muslims?
Question:
What is the view of Islam towards friendship with followers of different religions
Answer:
Praise be to Allah;
Reply for this question would be the same as the reply to question #23325.
In addition, the following should be noted:
We should differentiate between good treatment of non-Muslims and befriending them.
We should differentiate between establishing a relationship with a non-Muslim for the purpose of da’wah (i.e. teaching him and inviting him to Islam) and befriending him for no valid Islamic purpose.
We should differentiate between establishing a relationship with a non-Muslim for trading and/or education reasons and befriending him, as friendship would mean deeper feeling of affection and fondness, comradeship, and being influenced by him.
Islam Q&A
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
On my personal note
Surround yourself with people who will help you stay on the straight path. I mean I have non-Muslim friends but are they the ones I will run to in time of spiritual crisis? nope...I just find it easier to socialize with people who understand and practice the same as I do.