Ruling on returning the greeting with "hala" or "marhaban"
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Question:
Is the one who returns the greeting with "hala" or "marhaban" a sinner?
Answer:
He has deviated from the Sunnah. It is obligatory for him to return the greeting with "and upon you be peace"; for Allah said: [Surat al-Nisa: 86]. However, he should be taught and directed toward what is good.
Is the one who returns the greeting with "hala" or "marhaban" a sinner?
Answer:
He has deviated from the Sunnah. It is obligatory for him to return the greeting with "and upon you be peace"; for Allah said:
And when you are greeted with a greeting, greet [in return] with one better than it or [at least] return it
وَإِذَا حُيِّيتُمْ بِتَحِيَّةٍ فَحَيُّوا بِأَحْسَنَ مِنْهَا أَوْ رُدُّوهَا
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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