Stopping the recitation of the Quraan to make salaam and musaafahah

Q: In the masjid where I learn tajweed of Quran, it is a common practice that the one entering the masjid says salaam and does musaafaha with everyone present there, even if the person is busy in recitation of Quran. Should the person reciting the Holy Quran answer to his salam and do musaafaha with him?

A: No.

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)