Question
I heard this narration. Is it a Hadith?
“There is nothing wrong if one says to a Jew or a Christian: May Allah guide you.”
Answer
Imam Abu Bakr ibn Abi Shaybah (rahimahullah) has recorded this narration as the statement of the Tabi’i; Ibrahim an Nakha’i (rahimahullah).
Ibrahim an Nakha’i (rahimahullah) said: “There is no problem if a person says to a Jew or Christian,’ May Allah guide you.'”
(Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah: 26341 and 30452)
Note: Kindly refer to a Mufti Darul Ifta for a fatwa on this issue.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar