Is it permissible to congratulate people on the new year?

The questioner : I have two questions, Shaykh. The first question is: Is it permissible to congratulate people on the new year by saying, "May every year find you well, may Allah forgive us and you in the new year"?

The Shaykh : Did you hear me, Shaykh?

The presenter : Raise your voice, my brother.

The Shaykh : Please give the question.

The questioner : Regarding the congratulations for the new year, Shaykh, is it permissible to offer congratulations?

The presenter : I am not hearing.

The Shaykh : Yes, he says: Is it permissible to congratulate people on the new year?

The presenter : Yes, the congratulations for the new year have no basis, as far as I know, from the righteous Salaf. But from there, answer him by saying: We ask Allah to make it a year far from [evil] and blessed, and you do not initiate the congratulations for it. Yes.

The Shaykh : Yes, yes, my brother.

The questioner : I did not hear the answer.

The Shaykh : Allah willing, you will hear the answer through the program. Thank you, my brother.

The presenter : It was just seconds.

The Shaykh : And upon you be peace.