Purity: Ruling on Sabeans of Khuzestan as People of the Book

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Purity: Ruling on Sabeans of Khuzestan as People of the Book

English:

Question #321:

There live a large number of people in Khuzestan who call themselves Sabeans and claim that they are the followers of Prophet John [Yaḥyā] (a.s.) and that they possess his scripture. It has also been established for the religious scholars that they are the Sabeans mentioned in the Qur’an. Please explain whether they are among the People of the Book.

Answer #321:

The rule of the People of the Book is applicable to this group.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Ruling of Intoxicants