Can I opt not to greet a person who is addicted to alcohol?
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Can I opt not to greet a person who is addicted to alcohol?
Answer
If by not greeting such a person, your attitude may affect him and lead him to change, then you may do so.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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