Peace upon one whose religion is unknown
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If you pass by workers and you do not know what is apparent of their condition, whether they are Muslims or disbelievers, how should you greet them?
If you pass by a group of people and you do not know whether they are Muslims or disbelievers, look at what is more likely in your view, whether in their dress or in their appearance. If there is no indication, look at the majority in this country. If the majority in this country are Muslims, greet them. If the majority in this country are not Muslims, do not greet them.
The questioner: Is it permissible for me to say: Peace be upon the believers?The Shaykh: It is permissible for you to say: Peace be upon those who follow the guidance,But most of these workers do not understand the meaning of: Peace be upon those who follow the guidance.
If you pass by a group of people and you do not know whether they are Muslims or disbelievers, look at what is more likely in your view, whether in their dress or in their appearance. If there is no indication, look at the majority in this country. If the majority in this country are Muslims, greet them. If the majority in this country are not Muslims, do not greet them.
The questioner: Is it permissible for me to say: Peace be upon the believers?The Shaykh: It is permissible for you to say: Peace be upon those who follow the guidance,But most of these workers do not understand the meaning of: Peace be upon those who follow the guidance.