Are the Muslims of India musta’mins?

Question

Is the status of the Muslims in India, with respect to the unbelievers (kuffar), that of a musta’min (one residing in a foreign land under a guarantee of safety, aman) or of a non-musta’min? Please explain and be rewarded.

Answer

The democratic government of India declares that the Muslims here did not lag behind other communities in the struggle and sacrifice for attaining independence, but took part shoulder to shoulder with them and prominently; therefore they cannot be called musta’mins. However, the Muslims who come here temporarily from Pakistan on a permit (an entry permit)

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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