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That's why i didn't like that article Ringer, and i feel sad that it was written by a Muslim who appear to be an imam or something. What you read there is not true and have no basis in islam. He quoted some true hadiths but then he interpreted it on his own way, added his own view using these hadiths as a false backup. I think the part you mentioned especially was really ridiculous, and i assure you, it's not islamic.
I also hope that you already read my previous post which raised the greeting issue in islamic history in the first place.
I have found that, "Greetings, your magnificence!" works well!
With that being said, as a general rule of thumb, is it best to wish muslim friends "peace" and expect the same in return?
Is there a problem with saying "hello"?
Or what about "greetings" ?
Love
Dallas
The world would be a far better place if we all listened to Willie and said "howdy."
Ah, but he says "Hello there, I hope you're doin' fine..."
But would it change the meaning and cause distress if you expounded on that and said ...
"howdy PARTNER"?????
Love
Dallas
... it was because some Jews used to pass by and say to the Muslims Alsaam alikum (omitting the lam "L") and it means "Death".
Well, it wouldn't change the reaction. Someone being offended by a friendly hello is about as anal retentive as one can possibly be. The appropriate response can only be a kick in the pants..
One day no one will be moody about a hello - until then we can meditate on this.
But what if I try to kick them in the pants and they do a succesful block and take me by the leg and flip me over their back into the ground?...
I say "Shut yer ***"