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Fatwa #290210 May 2001United States of America

Can we say 'yahdeekumullaahu wa yuslihu baalakum" to non-Muslims?

Question

Some of the Christians say 'bless you' when i sneeze. Can I pray for them?

Answer

It is permissible to say the Du'aa for non-Muslims as it is a Du'aa for guidance.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

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