Addressing non-Arabs in their language for the sake of benefit
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The second question of Fatwa No. ( 20384 )
Q 2: I have been accustomed to speaking in the foreign languages of the disbelieving employees , in the dialect and language of each of their countries, to soften relations with them and draw close to them, hoping for their Islam, and I have seen great effects from this. However, I have heard that being accustomed to speaking in foreign languages is contrary to the Shari'ah. So what do you advise me to do? May Allah reward you.
A 2: There is nothing wrong with addressing non-Arabs in their language for one who needs to do so, or to call them to Islam. This is not of the disliked speaking in a foreign tongue. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q 2: I have been accustomed to speaking in the foreign languages of the disbelieving employees , in the dialect and language of each of their countries, to soften relations with them and draw close to them, hoping for their Islam, and I have seen great effects from this. However, I have heard that being accustomed to speaking in foreign languages is contrary to the Shari'ah. So what do you advise me to do? May Allah reward you.
A 2: There is nothing wrong with addressing non-Arabs in their language for one who needs to do so, or to call them to Islam. This is not of the disliked speaking in a foreign tongue. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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