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What is said to a Christian upon meeting them or visiting them in their home?

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There is no harm in initiating greetings with non-Muslims using a greeting other than the Islamic one, such as saying "good morning." However, initiating a greeting with them by saying "Assalamu Alaykum" (peace be upon you) is a point of contention among scholars, with the majority prohibiting it.

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