Can we say Happy XMas, Happy Dewali etc., and, send cards to non-muslims at their religious events.
Question
Can we say Happy XMas, Happy Dewali etc., and, send cards to non-muslims at their religious events.
Answer
It is not permissible to send Xmas and Dewali cards to non-Muslims.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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