The ruling on initiating the salam with Jews and Christians
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, does one commit a sin if he initiates the salam with Jews and Christians?
Answer:
Yes, the apparent meaning of this hadith is that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited it. He said: A prohibition implies prohibition, so one should be cautious regarding it. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, does one commit a sin if he initiates the salam with Jews and Christians?
Answer:
Yes, the apparent meaning of this hadith is that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited it. He said:
Do not initiate this
لا تبدؤوا هذا
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب الأدب — islamhouse.com (1:00:09)
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