Is it permissible to greet non-Muslims with morning salutations and other greetings, and to return their greetings?
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The prohibition against initiating greetings with non-Muslims does not include greeting them with phrases other than "peace" (as-salam), such as "good morning." It is also permissible to return their greetings with similar phrases.
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