Is the phrase "Peace be upon those who follow the guidance" specific to the People of the Book?
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The questioner : Is the phrase "Peace be upon those who follow the guidance" specific to the People of the Book?
The Shaykh : No. If you are addressing a disbeliever and no one else, you say to him: "Peace be upon those who follow the guidance." This is if you need to begin by greeting him; otherwise, do not begin by greeting him. However, in correspondence, a person must write to the leader of the disbelievers, saying: "Peace be upon those who follow the guidance."
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : No, it is necessary, because "Peace be upon those who follow the guidance" encourages him to become a Muslim so that he may be safe.
The Shaykh : No. If you are addressing a disbeliever and no one else, you say to him: "Peace be upon those who follow the guidance." This is if you need to begin by greeting him; otherwise, do not begin by greeting him. However, in correspondence, a person must write to the leader of the disbelievers, saying: "Peace be upon those who follow the guidance."
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : No, it is necessary, because "Peace be upon those who follow the guidance" encourages him to become a Muslim so that he may be safe.