Is it OK to have Non-Muslim Friends? / Teen Q&A / Abu Mussab Wajdi Akkari

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Need to ask a question privately? Book your session https://onewaytotarbiyah.podia.com/askabumussab 🕒 30- or 60-minute (paid) sessions 🔒 100% confidential 💻 Held over video call, wherever you are Can a Muslim have non-Muslim friends? The answer depends on what we actually mean by “friends.” There’s a difference between being kind to non-Muslims, having acquaintances, building relationships for da‘wah, and having someone as a close companion whose lifestyle and values heavily influence you. Abu Mussab explains why a Muslim should be careful about close friendships that can gradually lead to compromising their Islam — while still being kind, generous, and welcoming to non-Muslims in the hope of inviting them to Islam. Your closest friends should help you worship Allaah, protect your deen, and become better Muslims. Who you spend the most time with matters. Who are the people around you helping you become?