The Use of the Term 'Kafir' for Jews and Christians

Question
What is the ruling on using the term 'Kafir' for Christians and Jews?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: The term "kafir" refers to one who has not embraced Islam at all, regardless of their faith, and thus it is used as a term for non-Muslims such as Jews, Christians, and others. And God knows best.
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