Greeting non-Muslims

Q: Is it permissible for a Muslim to initiate the greeting with a kaafir, e.g. good morning?

What if this is for the purpose of inviting people to Islam?

A: It is better not to.

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)