Al-walā’ wa’l barā

Al-walā’ wa’l barā’

Sl. No.	Khawārij tweet	Counter tweet
1	Communicating with people of other religions is violation of the principle of al-walā' wa’l barā' in Islam.	Dealing with people of other religions and cooperating with them for purposes of common interest is part of Islam
2	Communicating with people of other religions is violation of the principle of al-walā' wa’l barā' in Islam.	The Prophet  Muhammad ﷺ worked and communicated with other people and never forbade Muslims from doing so
3	Communicating with people of other religions is violation of the principle of al-walā' wa’l barā' in Islam.	Quran 60:8-9 is a clear message that having good relations with others is obligatory and part of sound faith
4	Communicating with people of other religions is violation of the principle of al-walā' wa’l barā' in Islam.	Our religion does not command us to deal with others as enemies or deal with them rigidly except in the case of defence
5	Communicating with people of other religions is violation of the principle of al-walā' wa’l barā' in Islam.	If Muslims are in state of peace with others, they should follow Quran 60:8-9 that commands being righteous, just, and kind toward others
6	Walā’ (loyalty) is only for Muslims and Barā’ (disavowal) is for non-Muslims.	Walā’ is a ritual covenant based on worshiping God alone and devoting all acts of worship to Him
7	Walā’ (loyalty) is only for Muslims and Barā’ (disavowal) is for non-Muslims.	Walā’ is based on loving the Prophet  Muhammad ﷺ. This love is based on respect and support
8	Walā’ (loyalty) is only for Muslims and Barā’ (disavowal) is for non-Muslims.	Walā’ means loving believers through strengthening the ties of fraternity and deepening the concepts of mutual cooperation
9	Walā’ (loyalty) is only for Muslims and Barā’ (disavowal) is for non-Muslims.	Walā’ doesn’t preclude helping non-Muslims for a right cause
10	Walā’ (loyalty) is only for Muslims and Barā’ (disavowal) is for non-Muslims.	The Prophet  Muhammad ﷺ said, “Help your brother, whether he is an oppressor or is oppressed.” Bukhārī. This is walā’
11	Walā’ (loyalty) is only for Muslims and Barā’ (disavowal) is for non-Muslims.	Walā’ is the basis of peace, justice, and tolerance in the Muslims society
12	Walā’ (loyalty) is only for Muslims and Barā’ (disavowal) is for non-Muslims.	Barā’ is an act of worship which means that a Muslims hates polytheism as faiths contrary to the basics of Muslim’s belief
13	Walā’ (loyalty) is only for Muslims and Barā’ (disavowal) is for non-Muslims.	Barā’ does not mean to hate followers of other faiths
14	Walā’ (loyalty) is only for Muslims and Barā’ (disavowal) is for non-Muslims.	Quran 28:56 reminds us that guidance belongs to God and we are to treat all with respect
15	The concept of al-walā’ wa’lbarā’ (loyalty and disavowal) should be acted upon at all times in dealing with non-Muslims, at times of war and peace.	Acting upon the concept of al-walā’ wa’l-barā’ depends on whether Muslims are in a state of war or peace
16	The concept of al-walā’ wa’lbarā’ (loyalty and disavowal) should be acted upon at all times in dealing with non-Muslims, at times of war and peace.	At times of peace, a Muslim should deal with people kindly and justly