Are the Byzantines (al-Rum) in fatwas meant to be Christians, and does this include Arab Christians?
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The word "Rum" refers to the descendants of Rum, son of Esau, son of Isaac, son of Abraham (peace be upon them both), whether they are Christians or Muslims. It does not include Arabs or other ethnic groups.
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