The Ruling on Sending Greetings for the Festival via Cards
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, he asks about the congratulations on the blessed days of 'Id al-Fitr and 'Id al-Adha. If they are sent via cards, do they suffice, or is the salam necessary?
Answer:
A message, a card is like a message, so there is nothing wrong with that. Greeting people for the festival, whether it is 'Id al-Fitr or 'Id al-Adha, is permissible. Even though there is no evidence for it from the Sunnah, Imam Ahmad said, "I do not initiate it, but if someone initiates it with me, I return the greeting." Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good,
Honorable Shaykh, he asks about the congratulations on the blessed days of 'Id al-Fitr and 'Id al-Adha. If they are sent via cards, do they suffice, or is the salam necessary?
Answer:
A message, a card is like a message, so there is nothing wrong with that. Greeting people for the festival, whether it is 'Id al-Fitr or 'Id al-Adha, is permissible. Even though there is no evidence for it from the Sunnah, Imam Ahmad said, "I do not initiate it, but if someone initiates it with me, I return the greeting." Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/147 — archive.org (10:08)
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