Are the Jews and the Christians considered apostates?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Some students of knowledge say that the Jews and the Christians are apostates, not original disbelievers. Is this statement correct?
Answer:
Yes, they are apostates. Their origin was Islam, but they apostatized, distorted, and altered [the truth]. It is sufficient that they disbelieved in Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). This is the case with the Christians. As for the Jews, they disbelieved in 'Isa and disbelieved in Muhammad. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Some students of knowledge say that the Jews and the Christians are apostates, not original disbelievers. Is this statement correct?
Answer:
Yes, they are apostates. Their origin was Islam, but they apostatized, distorted, and altered [the truth]. It is sufficient that they disbelieved in Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). This is the case with the Christians. As for the Jews, they disbelieved in 'Isa and disbelieved in Muhammad. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/2339] هل يعد اليهود والنصارى مرتدون؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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