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Question 1: What are the boundaries of the relationship between a Muslim and a Christian? Question 2: How accurate is the story of the Angel of Death weeping and laughing when seizing souls?

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The relationship between a Muslim and others must be governed by .

The relationship with peaceful People of the Book should be characterized by righteousness, justice, and fairness, as Allah Almighty says: "Allah does not forbid you from those who do not fight you because of religion and do not expel you from your homes - from being righteous toward them and acting justly toward them. Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly."

It is permissible to conduct financial transactions with them, visit their sick, offer them condolences, congratulate them on occasions that are not specific to their religion, and give them gifts. However, it is not permissible to congratulate them on their religious holidays, as this entails affirming their falsehood. Similarly, it is not permissible to show them loyalty or affection. A Muslim man may marry their women if the conditions are met.

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