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Can a muslim say ‘bless you’ to a non-muslim when he sneezes?

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Can a muslim say ‘bless you’ to a non-muslim when he sneezes?

 

Answer

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

No, he cannot utter such a meaningless statement even to a Muslim. In response to a non-Muslim sneezing, he should remain silent. If he wishes, he may say “Hadaakallah” (May Allah guide you”.

And Allah knows best

And Allah knows best

Wassalam

Mufti M. Kadwa
Darul Iftaa, Madrassah In’aamiyyah

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