The Difference Between a Christian and a Nasrani
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Our brothers are asking the Shaykh about the difference between a Christian and a Nasrani?
Answer: A Christian is a Nasrani, named after al-Masih, the son of Mary. It is said: Nasrani, and it is said: Christian. Some scholars say: It is not befitting to call someone a Christian except one who remained steadfast upon the religion of al-Masih and believed in it, and remained steadfast upon his religion until he died upon it before the sending of Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). But when they say: Christian, their intent is Nasrani, named after al-Masih, the son of Mary, because he is called al-Masih, the son of Mary. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you.
Answer: A Christian is a Nasrani, named after al-Masih, the son of Mary. It is said: Nasrani, and it is said: Christian. Some scholars say: It is not befitting to call someone a Christian except one who remained steadfast upon the religion of al-Masih and believed in it, and remained steadfast upon his religion until he died upon it before the sending of Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). But when they say: Christian, their intent is Nasrani, named after al-Masih, the son of Mary, because he is called al-Masih, the son of Mary. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you.
Source
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