What is the ruling on loving or playing with Christian children or giving them sweets?
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There is no harm in showing kindness to the children of disbelievers, playing with them, and giving them gifts, based on the words of Allah Almighty: ﴿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. Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly.﴾ It was said that this verse is specific to women and children.
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