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Replying to Non-Muslim Friends Saying Salaam

Answered as per Hanafi Fiqh by Muftionline.co.za

Q: What to reply do I give if my non-Muslim friend says salaam to me?

Bismillaah

A: You may say ‘alayk’ or greet him in a way that is acceptable, like ‘how do you do?’

And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)


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This answer was collected from MuftiOnline.co.za, where the questions have been answered by Mufti Zakaria Makada (Hafizahullah), who is currently a senior lecturer in the science of Hadith and Fiqh at Madrasah Ta’leemuddeen, Isipingo Beach, South Africa.