The Essence of Islam – Volume III — Page 42
42. Essence of Islam-III against you and have driven you out of your homes, and have aided others in driving you out of your homes. . Friendship with them is forbidden, because they are bent upon destroying your faith. '. It is worth remembering that the reality of friendship is sympathy and well wishing. A believer can, therefore, have friendship, sympathy and goodwill for Christians,. Jews, and Hindus and can exercise benevolence towards them, but cannot love them. This is a fine distinction, which should always be kept in mind. [Nūr-ul-Qur'ān part 2, Rūḥānī Khazā'in, vol. 9, pp. 429-436]