Pakistan, May 29 -- With the recent announcement from TTP leadership about forming an alliance with India against Pakistan, a critical question arises: Is this permissible under Islamic law? What guidance does Islamic jurisprudence provide in this regard? Is it acceptable to collaborate with non-Muslims to fight an Islamic state?

The answer is: No. Muslims are not allowed under Sharia law to form alliances with non-Muslims against Muslims.

While Muslims are allowed to form agreements with non-Muslims, this should not be misunderstood as permission to enter into an agreement with non-Muslims to wage war against any Muslim.

Pakistan is an Islamic state, and the constitutional provisions clearly reflect this fact. Article 2 of the Constit...