Hating the kuffaar for the sake of Islam

· 9 Rajab 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Did Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) hate those kuffar (e.g. Abu Jahal) who were against Muslims?

Answer

Hating kuffaar for the sake of Islam is a requisite of deen. Every Muslim is required to hate.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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