Source: Fatawa ‘Ulama-e-Hadith, Kitab al-Salah, Volume 1
Respected brother, what is the ruling on greeting the following individuals with salām?
① Members of deviant sects such as Barelvi, Deobandi, Shia, and other misguided groups (common people)
② Scholars from the aforementioned sects
③ Those who shave their beards, whether from among the above or otherwise
④ Ahl-e-Hadith individuals who shave their beards
Your question reflects an extremely rigid and harsh mindset, which is not in accordance with the teachings of Islam. Islam commands us to uphold noble character and moderation, and prohibits bigotry and extremism.
The sects mentioned—despite the theological differences—are still considered part of the Muslim Ummah. As for shaving the beard, it is indeed a sinful act, but it does not render one a disbeliever.
If you abandon greeting such individuals with salām, how will reform and correction take place?
The Prophet ﷺ used to extend salām to gatherings that included Muslims, Jews, Christians, and polytheists. In Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, there is a chapter titled:
"باب التسليم فى مجلس فيه أخلاط من المسلمين والمشركين"
“Chapter: Greeting a gathering in which Muslims and polytheists are mixed.”
Following this, Imam al-Bukhārī cites Hadith number 5899, indicating the Prophet ﷺ's practice.
❖ It is permissible, and in fact encouraged, to offer salām to all of the mentioned individuals.
❖ Salām is a means of daʿwah, softening hearts, and promoting unity and reform.
❖ Harshness and isolation only further divide the Ummah and prevent opportunities for correction and guidance.
Respected brother, what is the ruling on greeting the following individuals with salām?
① Members of deviant sects such as Barelvi, Deobandi, Shia, and other misguided groups (common people)
② Scholars from the aforementioned sects
③ Those who shave their beards, whether from among the above or otherwise
④ Ahl-e-Hadith individuals who shave their beards
Your question reflects an extremely rigid and harsh mindset, which is not in accordance with the teachings of Islam. Islam commands us to uphold noble character and moderation, and prohibits bigotry and extremism.
The sects mentioned—despite the theological differences—are still considered part of the Muslim Ummah. As for shaving the beard, it is indeed a sinful act, but it does not render one a disbeliever.
If you abandon greeting such individuals with salām, how will reform and correction take place?
The Prophet ﷺ used to extend salām to gatherings that included Muslims, Jews, Christians, and polytheists. In Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, there is a chapter titled:
"باب التسليم فى مجلس فيه أخلاط من المسلمين والمشركين"
“Chapter: Greeting a gathering in which Muslims and polytheists are mixed.”
Following this, Imam al-Bukhārī cites Hadith number 5899, indicating the Prophet ﷺ's practice.
❖ It is permissible, and in fact encouraged, to offer salām to all of the mentioned individuals.
❖ Salām is a means of daʿwah, softening hearts, and promoting unity and reform.
❖ Harshness and isolation only further divide the Ummah and prevent opportunities for correction and guidance.
