Greeting non-Muslims with good morning
Question
Which greeting can we use for non-Muslims? If we say Assalaamu Alaikum, we cannot pray for them in this way. If we say good morning, we are promoting Christianity greetings. So how should we great non-Muslims?
Answer
It is permissible to greet them by saying good morning. Good morning is not a greeting which is exclusive to any religion. We are prohibited from adopting a greeting that is exclusive to a certain religion.
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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