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**Lapsinuibense** · 10-26-2011, 02:15 PM

why do many ulema forbid greeting non muslims on thier religious festivals ? for instance today is diwali in India.
Should we not wish hindus Happy diwali ? They are our neighbours and colleagues and should'nt we maintain good relationships with them ? How is wishing them 'encouraging them' ?

10-26-2011, 02:15 PM	#1
Lapsinuibense Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 448 Senior Member	Wishing non muslims on thier religious festivals why do many ulema forbid greeting non muslims on thier religious festivals ? for instance today is diwali in India. Should we not wish hindus Happy diwali ? They are our neighbours and colleagues and should'nt we maintain good relationships with them ? How is wishing them 'encouraging them' ?
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