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Is it allowed in Islam to say Assalaamu 'alaikum to any non Muslim?

Published as Making Salaam to a non Muslim

29 Apr 2017 · 3 Shaʻban 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it allowed in Islam to say Assalaamu 'alaikum to any non Muslim?

Answer

No.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

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