Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Azaadville

Is it waajib for a female to reply to the salaam of a male?

Published as A Female Replying To The Salaam Of A Na-Mahram Male

· 4 Jumada I 1445 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it waajib for a female to reply to the salaam of a male?

Answer

It is Wajib for female to reply to males Salaam. However, she will respond in her heart.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

Ahsanul Fataawa 8/42

Aap Ke Masaail 8/151

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Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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