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Is it permissible for a Muslim female doctor to share accommodation, belongings, food, and drink with her Christian female colleagues at the hospital?

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The interaction with People of the Book is governed by general principles, the most important of which are: the belief that anyone who follows a religion other than Islam is a disbeliever, and the impermissibility of showing them loyalty or affection, while it is permissible to treat them kindly and justly if they are not hostile to Muslims. It is permissible to eat from their slaughtered animals if they are ritually slaughtered and free from prohibited elements. One must be cautious of listening to their doubts or looking into their books, except for specialists. Muslim women must also be careful not to reveal their beauty in front of their women. It is essential to be keen on inviting them to Islam with good manners, while upholding pride in one's religion and manifesting its rituals.

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