Saying ‘bless you’ to non-muslims when they sneeze?

QUESTION:

Are we allowed to say “bless you” when a non-Muslim sneezes since it is just common courtesy?​ 

ANSWER:

It is not allowed for a Muslim to pray for a non-Muslim other than asking Allah to give him hidayah (guidance) towards Islam.​ Therefore whilst saying ‘bless you’ the intention should be ‘may Allah bless you with Islam’.

Allah knows best.

Answered by Mawlana Mohammed Kashif

Also see:

[Q-ID0292] Which dua can we make and not make, for a non-Muslim?

 

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