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Can a Muslim pay salam to a Christian? What response should a Muslim give to “God bless you”?

Answered as per Hanafi Fiqh by Darulifta-Deoband.com
(1) Can a Muslim pay salam to a Christian?
(2) When a Christian says to a Muslim “God bless you”, what answer should be given by the Muslim? Please guide.

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

(Fatwa: 1374/1051/B=11/1434)

Just saying وعليك is enough in reply. But if you say هداك الله it shall be a good supplication for him.

Allah knows Best!

Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband

This answer was collected from the official ifta website of Darul Uloom Deoband in India.