If a woman greets a man, does he return the greeting?
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Question : Does she deserve a response, or is there nothing required?
Answer : As for if she is someone with whom the custom of greeting is established, such as his acquaintances, neighbors, friends, and the like, then there is no harm. Otherwise, he does not return the greeting. Therefore, we say that in the street, for example, one does not greet a woman, nor does he return the greeting if she greets him. Except if the matter concerns one of your acquaintances whom you know and usually speak with.
Answer : As for if she is someone with whom the custom of greeting is established, such as his acquaintances, neighbors, friends, and the like, then there is no harm. Otherwise, he does not return the greeting. Therefore, we say that in the street, for example, one does not greet a woman, nor does he return the greeting if she greets him. Except if the matter concerns one of your acquaintances whom you know and usually speak with.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 1168 - 4600 إذا سلمت المرأة على الرجل هل يرد عليها السلام؟ ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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