Writing and saying "salaam"
Question
If somebody writes only "Salam" instead of "Assalamu Alaikum". Is it ok for both, to be written and to be said?
Answer
No, he should say, "Assalamu alaikum".
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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