Replying to the salaam of a non-Muslim

· 6 Safar 1440 AH1 min readEnglish
MiscellaneousSalaam & GreetingGreeting non-Muslims

Question

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

Answer

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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