Is it permissible to congratulate non-muslim neighbors or acquaintances on their festivals, new year and Christmas?
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My christian friends always congratulate me during our eids. so is it true for a Muslim to congratulate non-muslim neighbors or acquaintances on their festivals, new year and Christmas? Submitted by on Fri, 25/12/2009 - 21:24
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Dear Brother / Sister,
It is unobjectionable for Muslims to wish non-Muslim neighbors or acquaintances happy or merry festivals, new year and Christmas in terms of human relations. However, it is not permissible to imitate Christian customs and traditions.
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