Telling a non-Muslim Jazakallah
Question
Is it jaaiz to say "jazakallah" to a non-Muslim?
Answer
It is not permissible.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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