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Calling a Christian a Christian and Cursing Israel

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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Some people call a Christian a "Christian." Is this term correct?

Answer:
No. A Christian is one who follows the true religion of Jesus in his time; that is the Christian. As for the one who contradicts the religion of Jesus, he is not a Christian; rather, he is called a Christian (Nasrani). He is called a Christian (Nasrani). The name "Christian" and "Christianity" are newly invented and were not known among the Christians?
Just as the Jews are known by the name "Jews," but they have come to say "Israel," and Israel (peace be upon him) is Ya'qub, Ya'qub ibn Ishaq. This is part of their deception. The problem is that some people say, "May Allah curse Israel," meaning they curse Ya'qub (peace be upon him). A person should guard against this, or say, "May Allah curse Israel." No, say, "May Allah curse the Jews" or "May Allah curse the Jews." Do not say "Israel." Yes.
Source المنتقى من أخبار سيد المرسلين 02-02-1434هـ — alfawzan.live (44:56)

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