Tabarri in the Quran and Hadith

Several verses in the Quran elucidate the significance of loyalty and disavowal. Surah Al-Mumtahanah (60:1) articulates a clear directive regarding relationships with disbelievers and those who actively oppose the faith: “O you who have believed, do not take My enemies and your enemies as allies, extending to them affection.” This verse explicates the notion of loyalty to the true Islamic creed while explicitly warning against forming alliances with those opposed to its tenets.

Another critical verse is found in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:257), which states, “Allah is the Protecting Friend of those who believe. He brings them out of darkness and into light.” This verse emphasizes the protective and guiding nature of divine affiliation while underscoring the resultant consequences of disbelief, allowing for a clear demarcation for believers engaging in Tabarri.

3. Hadith: Insights into Tabarri