Love, Hate, and Allegiance in Islam: A Guide to Proper Relationships with Disbelievers

This is a comprehensive translation of a classical Arabic text on Islamic principles of association, detailing the boundaries in relationships between Muslims and non-Muslims according to traditional Islamic law.

What is this book about?

This 11-chapter ebook is a complete English translation of "Tuhfat al-Ikhwan" (The Gift to the Brothers), a classical Arabic text that meticulously outlines Islamic guidelines for relationships with non-Muslims. Written from a traditional perspective, it presents the Islamic position on love, hate, allegiance, and religious boycotting—topics increasingly relevant in our interconnected world.

About the Author

Sheikh Humud ibn Abdullah al-Tuwaijri (1916-1992) was a prominent Saudi Arabian scholar known for his unwavering defense of traditional Islamic beliefs and practices. Born in Majma'ah in the Najd region, he memorized the Quran by age eleven and studied under notable scholars including Sheikh Abdullah al-Anqari and Sheikh Abdullah ibn Muhammad ibn Humayd.

Despite serving briefly as a judge, Sheikh al-Tuwaijri dedicated most of his life to scholarship, authoring over 40 books defending traditional Islamic positions. This particular work, completed in 1963 (1383 AH), exemplifies his commitment to preserving classical Islamic teachings on social relationships.

Known for his asceticism, devotion to night prayers, and diligent scholarship, al-Tuwaijri was respected even by those who disagreed with some of his positions, including prominent scholars like Sheikh Nasir al-Din al-Albani.

Who is this book for?

• Students of Islamic theology seeking authoritative classical viewpoints
• Researchers interested in traditional Islamic perspectives on interfaith relations
• Muslims looking to understand classical rulings on interaction with non-believers
• Anyone studying comparative religious attitudes toward "the other"

What will you learn?

This translation faithfully presents:

• Scriptural evidence from the Quran and Hadith on proper relationships with non-Muslims
• Classical Islamic rulings on greeting, visiting, befriending, and living among non-Muslims
• The theological basis for "loving and hating for Allah's sake"
• Detailed guidelines on interactions with both sinners and religious innovators
• The traditional Islamic distinction between worldly associations and religious allegiance

Contents Include:

• Introduction and theological foundations
• Prohibition of allying with Allah's enemies
• Guidelines on showing respect to non-Muslims
• Prohibited forms of social interaction
• Restrictions on companionship and communication
• The concept of loving and hating for Allah's sake
• Boycotting sinners and religious innovators
• And much more

Note to Readers:

This translation presents a traditional Islamic perspective and is offered for educational and scholarly purposes. The views presented reflect classical Islamic jurisprudence.