Is It Permissible to Greet Non-Muslims on Their Festivals?

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The evidence

Those prohibiting cite Ibn al-Qayyim’s position that congratulating on the rituals specific to disbelief implies approval of them.

Those permitting distinguish social courtesy from religious affirmation, citing the Quranic command to deal justly and kindly with those who do not fight you over religion (60:8).

Both positions agree on maintaining good neighbourly relations and on not participating in the religious rites themselves.

In practice

• A general goodwill greeting differs from affirming religious claims; most permitting scholars draw the line there.
• Follow the position of your local scholars, who understand the social context.
• Do not make this a source of division within a community.

Take one item from the list above and hold it for a week before adding anything else. Consistency is the part the Sunnah emphasises.

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