Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (525) | Arguing with the People of the Book
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Engaging in debate with the People of the Scripture.
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It is necessary that any debate with the People of the Scripture be conducted only in the best possible manner.
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Just as Allah, the Exalted, has said:
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“And argue not with the People of the Scripture unless it be in (a way) that is better, save with such of them as do wrong; and say: We believe in that which hath been revealed unto us and revealed unto you; our Allah and your Allah is One, and unto Him we surrender.” (29:46)
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Part of this approach is that we should not reject everything they say simply because it originates from them.
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Rather, we accept whatever portion of it aligns with the truth.
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As for those among the People of the Scripture who are obstinate and arrogant,
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the appropriate stance toward them is to turn away from them.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.