Alwala definition
Alwala simply means allegiance, loyalty, closeness, affinity, unity and affiliation with Muslims overtly and covertly (see suras 49:10 and 8:72). ‘Baraa’ is both ‘to renounce’ and ‘to denounce’, that is, to reject, abhor, censure, deplore, criticise and condemn all non-Islamic customs, teachings, practices, traditions and festivals—to treat all non-Muslim heritage and lifestyle as sinful and abhorrent. It is to hate and to hold enmity towards all non-Muslims generally, but particularly towards Jews and Christians. This is mandatory for every Muslim. All Muslim scholars without exception state that Muslims have no choice in the necessity of enmity with the kaafir (non–believers) for it is a key part of their worship to Allah. It is required and obligated by Allah just as believers are obligated to pray, fast, and so on.32