Replying to non-Muslim friends salaam
Question
My non-muslim friends say "Assalamalaikum wa...." sometimes, what should I say? They ask me why dont you say "Jai Shri Ram" as we say salaam?
Answer
Say 'Wa alaik'.
Hindus may say that which is according to their customs and you will do what is according to our custom and culture.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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