[54]. Mohammad, God's Messenger ﷺ said: "Whoever lives with a polytheist and associates with him is like him.”
This hadith underscores the importance of maintaining one's Islamic identity and avoiding close associations with polytheists that might compromise one's faith. It serves as a cautionary statement about the potential negative influence of such associations. However, it is essential to understand that this does not prohibit Muslims from interacting with non-Muslims in general, especially in contexts where such interactions do not jeopardize one's religious principles.