The prohibition against initiating the salam with Jews and Christians has been mentioned; does this extend to other greetings?
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited initiating the salam with Jews and Christians. He asks: Does this include other greetings, such as "good morning" and "good evening"?
The Shaykh:
Anything that is in the meaning of a greeting is prohibited. However, if they initiate with you, say "and to you" only; do not say "and to you the salam." Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
If they say "salamu alaykum," say "and to you," and do not say "and to you the salam." Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited initiating the salam with Jews and Christians. He asks: Does this include other greetings, such as "good morning" and "good evening"?
The Shaykh:
Anything that is in the meaning of a greeting is prohibited. However, if they initiate with you, say "and to you" only; do not say "and to you the salam." Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
If they say "salamu alaykum," say "and to you," and do not say "and to you the salam." Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2932 -3022] ورد النهي عن بداءة اليهود والنصارى بالسلام فهل يدخل في ذلك سائر التحايا؟ — youtube.com
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