The term "People of the Book" (Ahl al-Kitāb) in the Quran refers primarily to Jews and Christians, who are recognized as recipients of earlier divine scriptures, namely the Torah (Tawrāt) and the Gospel (Injīl),
The Quran mentions them in over 30 verses, addressing their beliefs, behaviors, and relationship with Muslims.
In the Qur’an, the term “People of the Book” refers to Jews and Christians as recipients of previous divine revelation, specifically the Torah and the Gospel (Injil). The Qur’an mentions them in over 30 places, discussing their beliefs, behavior, and the upright group of them. “Yet they are not all alike: there are some among the People of the Book who are upright, who recite Allah’s revelations throughout the night, prostrating ˹in prayer˺.” (Al-Imran 3:113). We believe in one God who revealed Himself to humanity throughout history. We believe that God manifested Himself in the person of our Lord Jesus Christ, through His teachings, holiness, miracles, and resurrection, to show us His love in a complete way.
We hold fast to the teaching of the prophets and the apostles as written in the Holy Bible, believing that the way to draw near to God begins with sincere repentance from sin (turn to God), baptism in Jesus’ name, and being filled with the Holy Spirit, which changes the heart and gives new life. Our message is an invitation to know God personally, to receive His forgiveness and healing, to live in purity and love, and to obtain the assurance of eternal life in peace with God.