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Greeting disbelievers with "Happy Holidays"

· 28 Safar 1435 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

What is the ruling on uttering "Happy holidays" to disbelievers (i.e. Christians)?

Answer

As far as possible avoid all their customs and values.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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