Question
Are we allowed to say “bless you” when a non-Muslim sneezes since it is just common courtesy?
Answer
It is not allowed for a Muslim to pray for a non-Muslim other than asking Allah to give him hidayah (guidance) towards Islam. Therefore whilst saying ‘bless you’ the intention should be ‘may Allah bless you with Islam’.
Allah knows best.
Answered by Mawlana Mohammed Kashif
Also see:
[Q-ID0292] Which dua can we make and not make, for a non-Muslim?
Published by the Dar-ul-Ifta of Akhuwat-e-Islami as Q-ID0078. Read it on Akhuwat-e-Islami