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"?
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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.
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