God tells believers not to take as intimates outsiders who wish them harm, noting that believers love them while they do not love the believers.1, 2
True believers do not befriend those who oppose God and His messenger, even if they are their own parents, children, siblings, or family.1, 2, 3
Do not befriend those hopelessly stuck in disbelief; use your own judgment, and where there is hope a person may believe, be as diplomatic as you can, since helping someone to the truth earns great credit.1, 2, 3, 4
God does not forbid befriending and being equitable toward those who do not fight you because of religion or evict you from your homes; such people are not enemies of God.1, 2, 3, 4
God forbids befriending only those who fight you because of religion, evict you from your homes, or band together to banish you, and those who befriend them are transgressors.1, 2
With neutral people who do not fight you, you may talk, joke, befriend and help them, religion aside, looking at them as potential believers.1, 2, 3, 4
You must make your stand on the side of God alone known publicly, telling idol worshipers you are not their friends until they worship God alone, while letting them examine the evidence; otherwise you are like them.1, 2, 3, 4
The prohibition on befriending Jews and Christians applies only to those who oppress and persecute you because of your religion; God does not forbid befriending anyone who does not fight you.1, 2, 3, 4
A true friend is truthful and open, while those who work behind closed doors and whisper secretly should not be trusted.1, 2, 3, 4
Believers must not obey or mix with those whose hearts are diverted from remembering God, because they will drag you into thinking of other things.1, 2, 3
Believers should treat enemies of God as God wants, not associating with them as individuals and not leaning toward wrongdoers.1, 2, 3
Those who believe in God and the Last Day do not befriend those who oppose God and His messenger, even relatives, and believers who constantly associate with such enemies are cause for worry.1, 2, 3
Believers should ally themselves with believers rather than disbelievers and keep company with those who worship God day and night, not turning away for worldly vanities.1, 2
The Quran tells us to choose friends carefully and to keep company with those who worship God day and night, not those who pursue their own desires.1, 2
Believers do not ally themselves with disbelievers instead of believers, except when forced to avoid persecution, and they do not befriend outsiders who wish them harm.1, 2
Believers shall avoid those who mock God's revelations until they change the subject, though reminding them may help save them.1
Believers are encouraged to befriend and be equitable toward those who do not share their faith, unless they fight them because of religion or evict them from their homes.1, 2, 3
In accordance with the Quran, a believer removes himself from those who reject the Quran and mock God's verses.1
Submitters may befriend and be equitable toward those who do not fight them over religion or evict them from their homes.1, 2
Believing men and women are allies who advocate righteousness, forbid evil, observe the Contact Prayers, give Zakat, and obey God and His messenger.1
Unbelievers who are not at war with believers should be treated with kindness and fairness, and believers may befriend them.1, 2
God cautions believers not to be diverted from the truth by disbelievers who pursue their own opinions, lest they fall.1, 2
Believing men and women are allies who should consult one another, stay with the believers, and help one another avoid sin.1, 2
Christians who are righteous and humble get a special status and are the closest people in friendship to the believers, because they are not arrogant.1, 2
Believers may befriend and be fair to unbelievers who do not fight them over religion or evict them, but must not befriend those who do.1, 2
Friends strongly influence our behavior, so we should befriend righteous people who help us become more righteous, since friends cannot save us on the Day of Judgment.1, 2, 3
Submitters are one family and allies who help and support each other, and joining their community requires no membership or dues.1, 2
Believers may befriend and be equitable toward those who do not fight them because of religion or evict them, but must not befriend those who do.1, 2, 3
People who share a common direction and sense of community reach their goal faster and easier, and believing men and women are allies of one another.1, 2
God has assigned Hell for His enemies, and He does not love those who extend love to them or take them as allies while they actively fight God and His truth.1
True believers love what God loves and disown what He abhors, and the Quran has no rule to love everyone or to turn the other cheek to enemies.1
Believers are to respect all peace treaties with disbelievers, may befriend those who do not attack or evict them, and may fight back in self defense only if they become violent.1
God's allies, those who believe and lead a righteous life, have no fear or grief and receive happiness in this world and the Hereafter.1, 2, 3
Leaning toward transgressors and siding with disbelievers leads to Hell and loss.1
The Quran tells believers to move away from idol worshipers, including family, and removing toxic people from one's life brings happiness.1, 2
Joining requires no membership or dues, and Submitters are one family and allies who help and support one another and stand united in striving for God.1
True believers do not befriend those who oppose God and His messenger, even if they are their own parents, children, siblings, or tribe.1
We should disregard idol worshipers, those who distort God's names, and those who treat religion as a social function absorbed in worldly life.1, 2, 3
If you put pleasing your friends ahead of pleasing God, God embarrasses you before them, but if you put God first, He showers you with dignity and respect before them.1, 2
Hypocrites ally themselves with disbelievers instead of believers, but all dignity belongs with God alone.1
Our margin for error is narrow, so we must be very careful not to let disbelieving friends and relatives shake our resolve to worship God alone.1, 2, 3
Those who advocate righteousness and forbid evil are the winners and allies of God, and believers of every nationality and color must support one another in upholding God's word.1, 2, 3
The Quran does not require associating only with submitters, though God advises choosing friends carefully and the Quran gives rules for situations that mock our religion.1, 2
Believers must not sit with people mocking God's revelations unless they change the subject, or they share their guilt.1
Believers should not dispute among themselves or become divided like those who received clear proofs, and should avoid people absorbed in worldly life who do not take religion seriously.1, 2