Is saying "I love all people" permissible or forbidden (halal or haram)? What are the conditions for this love? And does using the word "habibi" (my beloved) out of affection with friends mean being resurrected with them on the Day of Judgment?
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The statement "I love all people" is not permissible in Islamic law because loyalty to Muslims and disavowal of disbelievers are among the fundamentals of faith. The correct statement is "I wish good for all people," as the greatest good for a disbeliever is faith through his guidance.
The "A person is with whom he loves" is authentic, and one's beloved will be resurrected with him on the Day of Judgment. However, this love is one that entails veneration of the beloved in their religion, character, and actions, and following and emulating them.
As for saying "my darling" (ya habibi) for companionship and familiarity, there is no harm in it, and it does not necessitate the love that leads to resurrection unless it is a love for their religion and actions.
It is desirable for a Muslim to inform his Muslim brother of his love for him, seeking closeness to Allah.
And Allah knows best.
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