Is it inappropriate to wish someone a happy Ramadan if you are not Muslim?

It seems you enjoy the copy-paste responses of Khan. WT

Then you should go to sleep, Mufti.

I am tired of copy paste responses.

There is nothing wrong with congratulating one another in Ramadan. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to tell his Companions the good news of the onset of Ramadaan, and urge them to make the most of it. Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, ‘There has come to you Ramadaan, a blessed month. Allaah has made it obligatory on you to fast (this month). During it the gates of Paradise are opened and the gates of Hell are locked, and the devils are chained up. In it there is a night that is better than a thousand months, and whoever is deprived of its goodness is deprived indeed.’” (Reported by al-Nisaa'i, 4/129; Saheeh al-Targheeb, 1/490)

You can say "Ramadan Mubarak"

There's no "war on Christmas"-level controversy surrounding the greeting.

Why do Muslims fast?

1. It is obedience to God since God has made fasting compulsory in this Month & Muslim accept. It is a way to attain nearness and closeness to God . As we bear the rigours of fasting purely for the sake of following a Divine commandment, knowing and feeling that God can see all our actions even if it is secretly done, it intensifies the consciousness of God in our hearts, resulting in a higher spiritual experience

2. Fasting is to develop and strengthen self-control, so as to resist wrongful desires and bad habits, and therefore “guard against evil”. In fasting, by refraining from the natural human urges to satisfy one’s appetite, we are exercising our ability of self-restraint, so that we can then apply it to our everyday life to bring about self-improvement.

3. Charity and generosity is especially urged during Ramadan. We learn to give, and not to take. The deprivation of fasting makes us sympathise with the suffering of others, and desirous of alleviating it; and it makes us remember the blessings of life which we normally take for granted. It makes us think about Allah & thank Allah .

Allah gave us free, the air we breathe, the water we drink, fruits and vegetables, most importantly our Life for free. Our life is a continuous exam until we meet God and it is when he will question us for our time, youth , money , actions etc . People reject God but can they escape Death? . Don’t forget we all are nearing our death every second.

4. All sinful acts should be avoided completely during the month of Ramadhaan. Although the sinful acts are totally prohibited in the Sharee'ah, whether in Ramadhaan or at any other time, but their prohibition becomes more severe in this month. It is evident that every Muslim avoids certain lawful acts, like eating and drinking during the fasts. Thus, the abstinence from sins becomes all the more necessary in this month.

The following acts in particular, should be avoided totally:

1. Telling a lie.

2. Backbiting.

3. Quarrelling. The noble Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam has particularly forbidden from quarrelling during the fast. He has directed us that, if someone wants to quarrel in Ramadhaan, we should tell him that we are fasting, hence we are not prepared to indulge in any quarrel.

4. Eating unlawful things.

5. Earning through unlawful means.

6. Any act which may harm a person.

7. Burdening one's servants or employees with a toilsome job that is beyond their ability, without providing them facilities to carry it out.

In short, one should try his best to refrain from all kinds of sins and protect his eyes, ears, tongue, and all other organs from indulging in any unlawful activity.

Once a Muslim spends the month of Ramadhaan in this way, he will insha'allah, find himself equipped with spiritual strength which will facilitate for him to conduct a good Islamic life in accordance with the Pleasure of Allah throughout the year.

Anyway, thanks for the responses, guys.

Mods must have delted them.. The question was "Can a non muslim wish a muslim happy ramadan" .. not whether a muslim can wish a non muslim merry christmas

What happened to Khan's posts?

World would be such a beautiful place if only we stop acting as custodian of religion. Let us accept the diversity and difference of opinion in religious matters. Some people have hijacked our religion and act as if they the only ones who know truth.

I rather sedate in my quote as I do not want to enter in a subject which I don’t understand clearly. However there are two sides of the coin, that is following the scripture and global behavior.

When it comes to the point of global affair’s, if it conflict with the scripture in a deep meaning, better you can quote it’s your personal opinion.

Our duty is to show the correct path. Not to complicate. True should be revealed under any circumstance even if it’s looks bitter for a moment on a world affairs.

But to develop a personal momentum with friends and working colleagues, make sure if you made something wrong, ask Dua and try to get out from the sin you made. A wrong comment in internet can lead in to wrong understanding for many people. So don’t be hurry to put something which will harm your belief for nothing.

As I feel no body need to please another just to be polite as it will make the things in a wrong concept.

I personally like to work along with the colleague’s in a good shape. Not in an impolite or rude way.

Btw: Mr.Khan, appreciate your clarification.

There is nothing wrong in you wishing someone a 'Happy Ramadan'.

BTW there is a large population of Muslims who find it absolutely ok to wish someone a 'Merry Christmas'.

There is nothing wrong in doing so and would be always welcomed.

I don't see why not .. You are only being generous and warm towards another human being ..