How can taking disbelievers as allies and supporters be considered a disbelieving form of loyalty (murāwāla mukaffirah) if it is out of love for their good manners and friendship, despite hating their disbelief, and when it is not against Muslims but rather against non-Muslims? And is this action considered an act of loyalty that expels one from the religion (tawallin mukhrijan min al-millah)?

The fatwa states that taking disbelievers as helpers and supporters refers to supporting them in fighting Muslims or in matters related to religion, and not in worldly affairs. It cites Al-Tabari and Al-Qurtubi and their interpretations of the Quranic verses that forbid befriending disbelievers, clarifying that whoever takes them as supporters is one of them. It also explains that taking disbelievers as helpers to gain عزت (honor/power) is a path of the hypocrites. It affirms the permissibility of seeking their help in worldly matters that are not connected to religion. Furthermore, it clarifies that there is no harm in loving a disbeliever for their good character, while hating their religion, pointing out that a disbeliever is ill-mannered towards their Lord by disbelieving in Him, and that natural love for a disbelieving relative or spouse is permissible.