Is it sufficient to return the greeting to a group if one of them returns it, and what is the ruling on the greeting?

The questioner : Regarding Shaykh Muhammad, two weeks ago he said: If you were walking...

The Shaykh : From Muhammad?

The questioner : The Shaykh : Muhammad Shuqara.

The Shaykh : Yes.

The questioner : He said if one person greeted them, one of the group who were walking, and they were a group sitting, and one person returned the greeting, is that sufficient for them, or is it obligatory for all of them to return it?

The Shaykh : No, that is correct.

The questioner : Meaning, returning the greeting is not obligatory?

The Shaykh : It is a collective obligation, whether in giving the greeting or returning it. That is, if a group passed by a group and one of them greeted the group, and one of the group returned the greeting, they have fulfilled the obligation. However, it is better for all of them to greet and for all of them to return the greeting.

The questioner : Meaning, it is a recommendation?

The Shaykh : Yes. Is it clear?

The questioner: Yes.