Is it permissible to have affection and familiarity with a devout Christian American family with whom a Saudi student is residing, while maintaining prayers and religious rituals, benefiting from learning English, and teaching them something about Islam?
A Muslim is not permitted to show affection towards the enemies of Allah Almighty under any circumstances, as this poses a danger to his religion. The mentioned benefits of learning the English language or inviting people to Islam can be achieved without cohabiting with them.
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