[3:98] Say: 'O People of the Scripture, why do you disbelieve in God's verses, when God is Witness of what you do?'
The message in this verse is to confirm the pilgrimage prescribed for them. With respect to the true state of affairs (ḥaqīqa) and the subjugation (qahr), the pilgrimage is barred to them. They are called by the law and command, but banished by the decree and the subjugation.