Islam's Response to Contemporary Issues — Page 22
22 islam’s response to contemporary issues the Injeel) who were given the Book, but most certainly other books were revealed for the benefit of mankind. So all religions, which have a claim to be founded on Divine revelation would also be included among the People of the Book. Again the Holy Quran uses the term Sa b i which further clarifies the issue and dispels doubt. Sa b i is a term used by the Arabs to apply to the followers of all non-Arab and non-Semitic religions which have their own revealed Books. As such, followers of all religions based on Divine revelation have been granted the assurance that provided they do not fail to recognise the truth of a new religion (despite their sincere efforts to understand) and stick honestly and truly to the values of their ancestral religion, they have nothing to fear from God and will not be denied salvation. The Holy Quran, speaking of whichever party from among the Believers: Jews, Christians and Sabians, promises: Shall have their reward with their Lord, and no fear shall come upon them, nor shall they grieve. 17 And: If they had observed the Torah and the Gospel and what has been now sent down to them from their Lord, they would surely, have eaten of good things from above them and from under their feet.