Are the Christians and Jews today considered among the People of the Book, such that it is permissible to marry their women?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, many questions are asked about marrying a woman from the People of the Book. Are the Christians and Jews who exist today considered among the People of the Book?
Answer:
Without a doubt, they are among the People of the Book because they claim affiliation with the People of the Book. Allah named them the People of the Book, and He knows their condition, so they remain the People of the Book until the Hour occurs. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, many questions are asked about marrying a woman from the People of the Book. Are the Christians and Jews who exist today considered among the People of the Book?
Answer:
Without a doubt, they are among the People of the Book because they claim affiliation with the People of the Book. Allah named them the People of the Book, and He knows their condition, so they remain the People of the Book until the Hour occurs. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2278 -3022] هل النصارى الآن واليهود يعدون من أهل الكتاب، فيجوز نكاح نسائهم؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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