The inclusion of Hindus in the statement of Allah the Exalted: “Those to whom We gave the Book”
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: In the saying of Allah the Exalted,[Al-Qasas 28:52], does that include Hinduism? Because in their books, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is mentioned.
Answer:
They are not People of the Book. The Hindus are not People of the Book. Allah says,[Al-Baqarah 2:121], the Jews and the Christians, and the Hindus are not included among them. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: In the saying of Allah the Exalted,
Those to whom We gave the Scripture before it - they are believers in it.
الَّذِينَ آتَيْنَاهُمُ الْكِتَابَ مِن قَبْلِهِ هُم بِهِ يُؤْمِنُونَAnswer:
They are not People of the Book. The Hindus are not People of the Book. Allah says,
Those to whom We have given the Book
الَّذِينَ آتَيْنَاهُمُ الْكِتَابَ
Source
إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان 22-05-1438هـ — alfawzan.live (1:10:29)
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