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When walking into a room or a Masjid, where some people are reading the Qur’an, if I say Assalamu-Alaikum, are they supposed to stop and respond to me?
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When walking into a room or a Masjid, where some people are reading the Qur’an, if I say Assalamu-Alaikum, are they supposed to stop and respond to me?
Answer
They are not obliged to respond.
In the first place, you should not greet this person since he is involved in an Ibaadat.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Moulana Imraan Vawda
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