4. Among the prohibited aspects of showing amity to the unbelievers is giving

them support against Muslims. arguing for their positions and applauding their deeds. All such acts are held contradictory to Islam and are preludes to apostasy. We seek Allah's refuge to guard us against it. 5. Similarly, among the prohibited aspects of keeping amity and friendship with the unbelievers is relying on them, trusting them. using them in critical and confidential posts and taking them as councilors and advisors. Allah, Exalted and Glorified be He, says: "0 you who have believed, do not take as intimates those other than yourselves [i.e., believers}, for they will not spare you [any} ruin. They wish you would have hardship. Hatred has already appeared from their mouths, and what their breasts conceal isgreater. We have certainly made clear to you the signs, ifyou will use reason. Here you are loving them but they are not loving you; while you believe in the Scripture - all ofit. And when they meet you, they say, 'We believe: But when they are alone, they bite their fingertips at you in rage. Say, 'Die in your rage. Indeed, Allah is Knowing of that within the breasts: If good touches you, it distresses them; but if harm strikes you. they rejoice at it..." (Quran: Alu 'Imran: 118-120) The aforementioned Qur'anic verses explain the inner emotions the unbelievers always hide as well as the evil plots, intrigues and treacheries they always plan. They crave to harm the Muslims and utilize Muslims' trust in order to wrong Islam. Imrun Ahmad related on the authority of AbO. Mo.sa AI-Ash' art (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: "1 told' Umar (1bnul-Khatt4b) (may Allah bepleased with him) that 1 kept a Christian clerk. Thereupon, he said, 'Why did you do so, Allah's anger be on you? Did you not hear Allah's saying, '0 you who have believed, do not take the Jews and the Christians as allies. They are [in fact] allies ofone another..:? (Qurln: AI-Ma'idah: 51) Why have you not taken a Muslim instead?' 1 replied. '1 am only concerned with his clerkship and he will be recompensed for his religion: He said, '1 will never honor them as long as Allah disgraces them and 1 will never grant them esteem as long as Allah lowers their rank and 1 will never draw them closer as long as Allah drives them away: » Imrun Ahmad and Imrun Muslim related: "The Prophet (PBUH) set out for (the Battle of) Badr. When he reached AI-Harrah (a place four miles from Medina) a man of the polytheists followed him and said, '1 have come so that 1 may follow you and get a sharefrom the booty: The Prophet (PBUH) said to him, 'Do you believe in Allah and His Messenger?' He said, 'No: Thereupon, the Prophet (PBUH) said, 'Go back, for 1 will not seek the help ofa polytheist: » According to the aforementioned texts, it is prohibited to employ the disbelievers in jobs through which they may reveal the Muslims' secrets and thus inflict harm on them and become empowered to plot against the Muslims. Nowadays, more than before. the disbelievers are often brought to Muslim countries. particularly the lands of the two Holy Mosques (in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). They are employed as laborers, drivers, servants and housekeepers. Thus, they now mingle easily with Muslim families.