So How did/are u dealing with the New Year greetings ?

[abu hafs]

Salamualaikum
So How did/are u dealing with the New Year greetings ?
What do u do when some one you see every day wishes u HNY? act surprised and not wish back ?
What if you are offered a greeting card ? Take it , but not thank or wish ?

[abu hafs]

One more thing, considering the discussion we had on this topic, "Is it even forbidden" because it is not representative of any religion/culture alone ?

[abumuwahid]

Salamualaikum
So How did/are u dealing with the New Year greetings ?
What do u do when some one you see every day wishes u HNY? act surprised and not wish back ?
What if you are offered a greeting card ? Take it , but not thank or wish ?

Wa Alaykum As Salam

You can just reply: "I appreciate your sentiments but since this holiday is not part of my religion, I am afraid that I cannot return the greeting, thank you very much."

[Abandoned-Mind]

Or not go out.

[Umm Ahmed]

Wa 'alaykum usaalaam

The foreign muslims are into this big time especially the Egyptians , they are following the media hype of course , the ordinary people who live here just see it as a day off. I haven't come across anyone saying ''happy new year'' so far.

I dont think its a religious event , its just a number isn't it.

[abu hafs]

Or not go out.
Work/School etc.

[Abandoned-Mind]

on news years day? isn't it a holiday? or do you mean the people who you'll see after the holidays?

[abu hafs]

on news years day? isn't it a holiday? or do you mean the people who you'll see after the holidays?
yes, thats what i meant.

[abumuwahid]

If you are not in the mood for a long discussion, just say, "Thank You," and then change the subject by asking, "So, what will you be doing today?"

This tactic has never failed me. Nobody will dare ask you: "Why do you not return my greeting."

[Abu Ibrahim]

Is it ok to say "same to you" instead of saying "Happy New Year to you too". I mean I'm only thinking rationally i.e. the time a Jew greeted the Prophet (saw) with death and he replied "same to you"?

Generally, I just stay silent and smile with the kuffar at work, at home and with relatives they don't bother greeting us anymore because they know it's not our thing no more!

[abumuwahid]

Is it ok to say "same to you" instead of saying "Happy New Year to you too". I mean I'm only thinking rationally i.e. the time a Jew greeted the Prophet (saw) with death and he replied "same to you"?


That is when they greet you with the salams and does not apply to their religious or secular greetings. http://islamqa.com/index.php?ref=4975&ln=eng&txt=greeting

[Abu Ibrahim]

That is when they greet you with the salams and does not apply to their religious or secular greetings. http://islamqa.com/index.php?ref=4975&ln=eng&txt=greeting

JZK for that.