We are repeatedly told by Muslims that Islam is the religion of peace and tolerance. If we point to passages in the Koran that seems to say otherwise, we are told that we are mis-interpreting the words. If we point to specific acts committed by Muslims that seem to suggest otherwise, we are told these are extremists and not "moderate" Muslims.
So, it's refreshing when we have so called "moderate" Muslims expose Islam's true face using their most holy book - the Koran.
Dhimmi Watch notes this exchange on Islam Q&A.
Question :
I have questions about Islam; can you explain them to me? Is it permissible for a Muslim to be a sincere friend to a person who is not Muslim?.
Answer :
Praise be to Allaah.
It is not permissible for a Muslim to make friends with a mushrik or to take him as a close friend, because Islam calls on us to forsake the kaafirs and to disavow them, because they worship someone other than Allaah. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“O you who believe! Take not as friends the people who incurred the Wrath of Allaah (i.e. the Jews). Surely, they have despaired of (receiving any good in) the Hereafter, just as the disbelievers have despaired of those (buried) in graves (that they will not be resurrected on the Day of Resurrection)”
[al-Mumtahanah 60:13]
That is of course, unless you think you can convert them to Islam.
But it is permissible to deal with them in a kind manner in the hope that they might become Muslim.
Notice the subtle language "to deal with them in a kind manner". Not quite the same as being friends now is it? And remember, good Muslims, be kind to them only if you think you can convert them. Otherwise, do as you will.
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