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