Dealings with Non-Muslims19 September 2013

[Q-ID0078] Saying ‘bless you’ to non-Muslims when they sneeze

Question

Are we allowed to say “bless you” when a non-Muslim sneezes since it is just common courtesy?

Answer

It is not allowed for a Muslim to pray for a non-Muslim other than asking Allah to give him hidayah (guidance) towards Islam. Therefore whilst saying ‘bless you’ the intention should be ‘may Allah bless you with Islam’.

Allah knows best.

Answered by Mawlana Mohammed Kashif

Also see:

[Q-ID0292] Which dua can we make and not make, for a non-Muslim?

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[Q-ID0078] Saying ‘bless you’ to non-Muslims when they sneeze

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