Greetings on the Festival

Q: S.M.M. from Washington, says in his question: People say to each other on the day of the festival, “May Allah accept from us and from you righteous deeds.” Is it not better, O honorable father, for a person to pray for the acceptance of all deeds? And is there a prescribed supplication for such an occasion?

A: There is no harm in a Muslim saying to his brother on the day of the festival or otherwise, “May Allah accept from us and from you our righteous deeds.” I do not know of anything specifically stipulated regarding this; rather, a believer prays for his brother with good supplications, as there are many pieces of evidence that have come regarding this. And success is from Allah.