SUMMARY
One of the crucial contemporary issues of Islamic thought that has brought complicated situation in Muslims states, on the one hand, and between Muslims and non-Muslims on the other hand, is the issue of muwalat. The literal understanding of muwalat has caused profound problems in human societies, especially in the multi-religion countries. This research clarifies the meaning of loyalty in the Qur’an based on al-Zu?ayli’s exegesis by using analytical -inductive method. The present study also elucidates Al-Zu?ayli’s point of view towards spiritual muwalat and humane social muwalat in the Quran.Hence, the study reveals fruitful findings and output, indicating that al-Zu?ayli separated muwalat to three categories; prohibited muwalat, muwalat that causes infidelity, and muwalat which means nice cohabitation with others. Also, the study explores that al-Zu?ayli believes that the principle in relations with Non-Muslims is based on peace. Furtheremore, al-Zu?ayli pointed out that muwalat is permissible when it benefits Muslim society and Non- Muslim are not fighting with or betraying Muslims. Also the study presents that al-Zu?ayli has distinguished between muwalat that means monotheism and worshiping God, and other types of muwalat.