I live in England. I would like to know if I can say Salam Alai kum to non-Muslims.
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I live in England. I would like to know if I can say Salam Alai kum to non-Muslims.
Answer
The majority of the Ulama are unanimous that one cannot greet non-Muslims with the quality of Allah 'Salaam'. (Ma'riful Qur'aan)
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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