Ahl al-Kitab
أهل الكتاب
ahl al-kitāb
☪️Islamic Terms
People of the Book; refers to Jews, Christians, and sometimes others with revealed scriptures.
Full Definition
Ahl al-Kitab is a term used in the Quran to refer to followers of Abrahamic religions who possess revealed scriptures. This primarily includes Jews and Christians, and in some contexts, Zoroastrians and Sabians. Islamic law accords them a special protected status (dhimmi) within Muslim societies.