How should I respond to someone who congratulates me on my birthday, knowing that it is not permissible to congratulate on birthdays?
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The matter is as the questioner stated, regarding the prohibition of celebrating birthdays and congratulating on them. Therefore, it is not permissible to return the greeting in a way that implies satisfaction or affirmation of it. Rather, one should advise the congratulator and clarify the ruling on congratulating, in accordance with the : "Religion is [sincere] advice."
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