The Ruling on Greeting Non-Muslims
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Question:
The questioner asks: What is the ruling on greeting non-Muslims, that is, saying: "As-salamu alaykum" (Peace be upon you)?
Answer:
Disbelievers do not initiate the greeting. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1602Sahih (Darussalam) They do not initiate it, but if they greet you, you should return the greeting. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with the best reward for us and for the Muslims.
The questioner asks: What is the ruling on greeting non-Muslims, that is, saying: "As-salamu alaykum" (Peace be upon you)?
Answer:
Disbelievers do not initiate the greeting. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Do not precede the Jews and the Christians with the Salam
لا تبدؤوا اليهود والنصارى بالسلامThe presenter: May Allah reward you with the best reward for us and for the Muslims.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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