Is the disbeliever from outside the People of the Book affirmed in his religion within Muslim society, or does he have two options (Islam or death)? Is this an authoritative doctrine? And what is the interpretation of the Almighty's saying: "There shall be no compulsion in religion"?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The issue is a matter of scholarly disagreement, and each opinion has its evidence. It was previously mentioned that this school of thought believes the verse is either abrogated or was revealed specifically concerning the People of the Book. And Allah knows best.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/117304
Where this answer came from
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 117304
- Added here
- . This is when the answer was added to El Fatwa, not the fatwa's date.
- Text
- Summary from Ftawy's records, reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy