Hiring non-Muslims for work and whether they have the ruling of the dhimmis (non-Muslims under Muslim protection)
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner asks: What is the ruling on bringing in non-Muslims to work in these Muslim lands? And are they considered to have the status of the People of the Book (Ahl al-Kitab)?
Answer:
No, the People of the Book (Ahl al-Kitab) are those who pay the jizyah (tax on protected non-Muslims) and reside in our lands, living in our lands and paying the jizyah. These are the People of the Book (Ahl al-Kitab). As for those who come from the disbelievers to our lands with the permission of the one in authority, or who come to work, these are not People of the Book (Ahl al-Kitab). These are musta'min (non-Muslims granted safe conduct). These are called musta'min (non-Muslims granted safe conduct). Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner asks: What is the ruling on bringing in non-Muslims to work in these Muslim lands? And are they considered to have the status of the People of the Book (Ahl al-Kitab)?
Answer:
No, the People of the Book (Ahl al-Kitab) are those who pay the jizyah (tax on protected non-Muslims) and reside in our lands, living in our lands and paying the jizyah. These are the People of the Book (Ahl al-Kitab). As for those who come from the disbelievers to our lands with the permission of the one in authority, or who come to work, these are not People of the Book (Ahl al-Kitab). These are musta'min (non-Muslims granted safe conduct). These are called musta'min (non-Muslims granted safe conduct). Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
75-اللقاء الأسبوعي مع الشيخ صالح الفوزان - 24 — archive.org (45:44)
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