Is it permissible to shake hands with a disbelieving father and to initiate the salam to him?
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The questioner:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner asks: Is it permissible to shake hands with a disbelieving father and to initiate the salam to him?
The Shaykh:
As we mentioned, love is not permissible for any of the disbelievers, whether parents, children, siblings, or others. Likewise, regarding the salam, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Do not initiate the salam to the Jews and the Christians." This includes the parents and others. If they greet you, say "And upon you." This hadith is general, but you should be kind to them, give them money, and send them gifts. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
The salam indicates love, the salam indicates love, so this is not permissible, yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner asks: Is it permissible to shake hands with a disbelieving father and to initiate the salam to him?
The Shaykh:
As we mentioned, love is not permissible for any of the disbelievers, whether parents, children, siblings, or others. Likewise, regarding the salam, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Do not initiate the salam to the Jews and the Christians." This includes the parents and others. If they greet you, say "And upon you." This hadith is general, but you should be kind to them, give them money, and send them gifts. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
The salam indicates love, the salam indicates love, so this is not permissible, yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [232 -954] هل تجوز مُصافحة الوالد الكافر، وبدؤه بالسَّلام؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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