Ruling regarding greeting Festival

*Ruling regarding greeting Festival*:

⭕Today's Question no.1280⭕

What is the ruling regarding Holi greeting? I work in a company with Hindu colleagues. If I don't wish them, they feel bad. What can I do in this situation?

🔵Answer🔵

There are two reasons why wishing Holi is prohibited. First it shows respect to the festival and second their imitation.
However, it is possible to wish them while knowing in your heart that it is wrong by saying wordings such as 'May this Holi bring success to you in everything you endeavour' wishing for them to be guided on the right path in your heart. Greeting 'May this new year be a reason for your success in here and hereafter' or 'May God bless you and grant you a successful future' etc. Also, you can wish them in English 'May your path be enlightened' etc.
It is best to not wish and avoid greeting and not to consider their feelings because if we follow the path of shariah, Allah swt will make sure they don't have any bad feelings towards you. If any, it will be temporary.

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