scentsofjannah
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Greetings,
How about here:
I grant that it doesn't say to hate kaffirs, but it does warn against befriending them.
Peace
That verse was revealed after the battle of Uhud..Allah revealed this verse reminding the believers they should not seek protection from others but they should protect themselves...the word wali means patrons and protectors.
Allah doesn't forbid us to befriend christians and jews..as long as we hold strong to our faith..many places Allah tells us to treat decent jews and christians kindly like in this verse .
[Allah forbids you not with regard to those who fight you not for your faith, nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them. For Allah loves those who are just. Allah only forbids you with regard to those who fight you for your faith, and drive you out of your homes and support others in driving you out, from turning to them for protection (or taking them as wali). Those who seek their protection they are indeed wrong- doers.] (Al-Mumtahinah 60: 8-9)
Also our Prophet treated muslims and nonmuslims in the same manner you can read a short biography of him by a nonmuslim here http://cwis.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/prophet/lifeofprophet.html