Hating the kuffaar for the sake of Islam

Q: Did Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) hate those kuffar (e.g. Abu Jahal) who were against Muslims?

A: Hating kuffaar for the sake of Islam is a requisite of deen. Every Muslim is required to hate.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)