Comments on: Rules of Greeting non-Muslims in Islam (Saying Salaam/Replying Salaam) https://www.virtualmosque.com/islam-studies/rules-of-greeting-non-muslims-in-islam-saying-salaamreplying-salaam-bynurideen-lemu-an-nigeri/ Wed, 05 May 2021 13:28:55 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 By: felicia https://www.virtualmosque.com/islam-studies/rules-of-greeting-non-muslims-in-islam-saying-salaamreplying-salaam-bynurideen-lemu-an-nigeri/#comment-445239 Wed, 05 May 2021 13:28:55 +0000 http://www.virtualmosque.com/blog/law-and-life/rules-of-greeting-non-muslims-in-islam-saying-salaamreplying-salaam-bynurideen-lemu-an-nigeri/#comment-445239 good day, in live in SA. i always wondered why my colleague greet me in English when i greet her in Muslim – like Salaam, i ask her how she is in her language, but she just responds back in english. i then asked her on Monday why she does that – she said that she is not allowed to greet a non-muslim in muslim – it must be english . her parents thought her that its wrong. after ready this artical i feel so much better. ps** my daughter married into the muslim religion in october last year. Insha’Allah.

]]> By: Naeem https://www.virtualmosque.com/islam-studies/rules-of-greeting-non-muslims-in-islam-saying-salaamreplying-salaam-bynurideen-lemu-an-nigeri/#comment-411789 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:09:53 +0000 http://www.virtualmosque.com/blog/law-and-life/rules-of-greeting-non-muslims-in-islam-saying-salaamreplying-salaam-bynurideen-lemu-an-nigeri/#comment-411789 In reply to fsyed.

Assalaamu alaykum
Excellent question… Did you get an answer to it, i am really interested in this reply.
Jazaakumullah

Please forward reply to my email njeebhai@gmail.com

]]> By: عظیم الرحمٰن عثمانی https://www.virtualmosque.com/islam-studies/rules-of-greeting-non-muslims-in-islam-saying-salaamreplying-salaam-bynurideen-lemu-an-nigeri/#comment-231238 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 17:39:09 +0000 http://www.virtualmosque.com/blog/law-and-life/rules-of-greeting-non-muslims-in-islam-saying-salaamreplying-salaam-bynurideen-lemu-an-nigeri/#comment-231238 Assalam o Alikum and Jazakum Allah al khairun kaseer.

This is one excellent research article which opens the whole issue with its all possible dimensions. May Allah rewards everyone involved. Ameen

]]> By: Imran https://www.virtualmosque.com/islam-studies/rules-of-greeting-non-muslims-in-islam-saying-salaamreplying-salaam-bynurideen-lemu-an-nigeri/#comment-195745 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 19:33:08 +0000 http://www.virtualmosque.com/blog/law-and-life/rules-of-greeting-non-muslims-in-islam-saying-salaamreplying-salaam-bynurideen-lemu-an-nigeri/#comment-195745 In reply to Karim.

Salam alaikum Brother.

I am sorry to hear that your brothers in Islam are not returning your salutation of peace because of their unmasked stereotype. Know that you are a test for others, and if they falter, try not to feel hurt, or rather hurt for yourself, but feel hurt for them, because an ugliness in them has been revealed, if they had eyes to see.

The believers are mirrors for each other. It is a mercy if you call your brother to attention, if you warn him of a snake in his lap. If you look him straight in the eye and say, “Brother, are you too good to return salam to your brother in Islam?”

May Allah keep you safe

As salam alaikum warahmatu Allahi wabarakatuh
Br Imran

]]> By: Shafeen Mahmood https://www.virtualmosque.com/islam-studies/rules-of-greeting-non-muslims-in-islam-saying-salaamreplying-salaam-bynurideen-lemu-an-nigeri/#comment-138647 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 16:00:47 +0000 http://www.virtualmosque.com/blog/law-and-life/rules-of-greeting-non-muslims-in-islam-saying-salaamreplying-salaam-bynurideen-lemu-an-nigeri/#comment-138647 Wa ‘AlaykumusSalam Wa Rahmatullahi Wa barakatuhu 🙂

]]> By: Rejar https://www.virtualmosque.com/islam-studies/rules-of-greeting-non-muslims-in-islam-saying-salaamreplying-salaam-bynurideen-lemu-an-nigeri/#comment-113373 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 17:30:24 +0000 http://www.virtualmosque.com/blog/law-and-life/rules-of-greeting-non-muslims-in-islam-saying-salaamreplying-salaam-bynurideen-lemu-an-nigeri/#comment-113373 In reply to Karim.

May Allah bless you.

]]> By: sister https://www.virtualmosque.com/islam-studies/rules-of-greeting-non-muslims-in-islam-saying-salaamreplying-salaam-bynurideen-lemu-an-nigeri/#comment-95737 Sat, 28 Feb 2015 13:31:47 +0000 http://www.virtualmosque.com/blog/law-and-life/rules-of-greeting-non-muslims-in-islam-saying-salaamreplying-salaam-bynurideen-lemu-an-nigeri/#comment-95737 In reply to abedi pele.

In Islam a new Muslim is call a revert because we believe every soul born is on pure nature(fitra).Which means every child born is Muslim.It is only when parents make the child follow certain religion.When a child is not under the influences of any religious practices he/she is a believer in existence of one supernatural force(Almighty God/Allah(in arabic); and has the strong sense of criterion(ability to differentiate between good and bad).Which are in fact the teachings of Prophet Muhammad(May peace and blessings of Allah(God) be upon him).That means he/she is a Muslim. After taking the journey with parents of any other religion if some one accepts the basic fact and accepts it, then he/she is called a revert to Islam(but not a convert). It is like one is born Muslim given a choice in his/her life to follow any religion, but when he/she chooses Islam he/she is called a revert to Islam.
The Creator Knows the best.

]]> By: Fred Lorrain https://www.virtualmosque.com/islam-studies/rules-of-greeting-non-muslims-in-islam-saying-salaamreplying-salaam-bynurideen-lemu-an-nigeri/#comment-80733 Sat, 07 Feb 2015 00:40:55 +0000 http://www.virtualmosque.com/blog/law-and-life/rules-of-greeting-non-muslims-in-islam-saying-salaamreplying-salaam-bynurideen-lemu-an-nigeri/#comment-80733 In reply to Ramir.

As a Christian I was also curious if it would be considered impolite for me to greet Muslims with Salaam. For as surely as I wish them peace I would also regret putting them in some sort of pinch by initiating Salaam in an unwelcome fashion. Great article and comments! Peace!

]]> By: Karim https://www.virtualmosque.com/islam-studies/rules-of-greeting-non-muslims-in-islam-saying-salaamreplying-salaam-bynurideen-lemu-an-nigeri/#comment-6504 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 11:41:08 +0000 http://www.virtualmosque.com/blog/law-and-life/rules-of-greeting-non-muslims-in-islam-saying-salaamreplying-salaam-bynurideen-lemu-an-nigeri/#comment-6504 My question is this.

How do you know if someone is a Muslim or not if they give you Salaam and you never met them before?

I am a Muslim and because I am white with red hair I often get ignored when I give Salaam.

The Quran says this “When you are greeted with a greeting, greet in return with what is better than it, or (at least) return it equally.” (An-Nisa’: 86)

Why do some scholars think this does not apply? How do you really know if the other person is Muslim or not?

]]> By: fsyed https://www.virtualmosque.com/islam-studies/rules-of-greeting-non-muslims-in-islam-saying-salaamreplying-salaam-bynurideen-lemu-an-nigeri/#comment-6503 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 22:28:35 +0000 http://www.virtualmosque.com/blog/law-and-life/rules-of-greeting-non-muslims-in-islam-saying-salaamreplying-salaam-bynurideen-lemu-an-nigeri/#comment-6503 Asak,

I am from India and from a Hindu dominated area. Hence we have good number of non-muslim friends.
On Eid, we invite them to greet and eat sweets and that is also a platform for us to show that we muslims like any other human being celebrate and enjoy our festivals. We like to share our happiness with others and it also helps pass on many such positive messages.

Now, what happens is they also invite us on their festivals and we dont feel comfortable with that. Visiting them means greeting them for their festival, taking their God’s offering (some sweet) etc. The offering thing can still be avoided but we cannot totally boycott their invitation. We cannot always give them excuses for not coming. Some of them being very close friends, we really dont know how to respond to such situations instead of being awkward everytime their festival comes.

Please suggest how do we respond on such occasions .

JAK

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