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Is it permissible to say that it is forbidden to maintain ties of kinship with disbelievers and open sinners if a Muslim fears falling into loving them naturally and associating with them, as a way of blocking means [to evil], and based on the madhhab of those who naturally forbid loving disbelievers and open sinners? And if the answer is yes, does this concession apply to disbelieving parents, even with the obligation to spend on them?

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A Muslim must dislike a disbeliever for their disbelief and a transgressor for their transgression. However, there is no harm in loving them for natural reasons such as kinship or good deeds, just as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, loved his uncle Abu Talib. Islam also permitted marriage to women from among the People of the Book. It is not permissible to be pleased with disbelief and transgression, nor to show loyalty to disbelievers and transgressors over believers. If one is afflicted with disbelieving parents, they must honor and treat them kindly, as long as it does not involve disobedience [to Allah], accompanying them in the world with kindness, for Allah Almighty says: "But if they endeavor to make you associate with Me that of which you have no knowledge, do not obey them but accompany them in [this] world with appropriate kindness," and He says: "Allah does not forbid you from those who do not fight you because of religion and do not expel you from your homes - from being righteous toward them and acting justly toward them."

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