Calling a non-Muslim with a title of respect

Q: How is it to refer to a non-Muslim with the terms 'bhai' and 'sahib'? For example, calling a Hindu doctor 'Doctor Sahib.'

A: It is alright.

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

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)