Question:

Salam alaikum dear Imam,

I just recently found out about your blog. I think it is a great way of communicating with larger muslim comnunity here in state.And it is one of the best sources of knowledge. Thank you for doing this.
Someone recently asked me that What is Infidal? and who do we call infidels under Islamic pretext? I told him that I will find the right answer and will get back to him. I would appreciate if you could please provide me with an answer. thanks.

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You are most gracious with your words. May Allah (Subhanahu Wata’Ala) bless you and keep us all guided. Ameen.

An infidel literally refers a person lacking faith in a God.

For Christians, ‘infidel’ refers to a specific type of person — mainly that individual who declines belief in the divinity of Essa (Jesus) (peace be upon him). To Christians, a non-Christian — more so a Muslim is viewed as an infidel.

As for Muslims, infidel refers to polytheists, atheists as well as people that renounce belief in the Oneness of Allah (Subhanahu Wata’Ala) and blaspheme the prophets (peace be upon them all.)

In modern times, this word is not evaluated as intended; rather it is defined to fulfill an agenda not linked to understanding and cooperation between faiths. It is a word used for divisiveness. We caution all from it.

Allah Certainly Knows Best.