Who are Ahl-Kitab today? Is it permissible to marry a Christian or a Jew girl who claims to be Ahl-Kitab? Please answer the question with evidences from the holy Quran and Hadith.
Answer
(Fatwa: 74/74/M=1433)
The Jews and Christians are called Ahl Kitab (the people of the Book), but today it is hard to find true Ahl Kitab; hence one should not marry a Jew or Christian girl. In this lies the safety of one’s religion and faith.
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband