Greeting a non-Muslim with the words "na maste"
Question
Is it permissible for a Muslim to greet a non Muslim with the words na maste etc?
Answer
This is not permissible. This is a Hindu greeting and is exclusive to Hinduism. Therefore it is not permissible for a Muslim to emulate the Hindus in their form of greeting. A Muslim should totally refrain from this.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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