Replying to salaam at the time of azaan, while eating and reciting Quraan

· 14 Jumada II 1438 AH1 min readEnglish
MiscellaneousSalaam & GreetingEtiquettesreplying to the azaansalaameating

Question

What is the shari' ruling on replying to the salaam at the time of azaan, at the time of eating and when reading Quraan Shareef?

Answer

The salaam does not have to be returned.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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