What would you do if.... Would you...?

[BeautyWithin]

Say you're walking down the street, head down etc. And someone of the opposite gender, Muslim or non-muslim, says AsalamuAlaykum, just as a way of greeting. Now for some this may be normal, but for other it is hell. So I want to know what you do/ would do in this situation. Would you put your head down in fear of giving off the wrong message, or would you return the Salam and carry on, head down, or just reply casually and or start a convo?

Now be honest, I'm not asking for lectures on what you should or shouldnt do, I'm just wondering what other people In that situation would do. If you haven't already been in it, imagine, or make a situation like this up in your head and let me know what you come up with.

I know it's not abig deal, but I'm curious :)

ThankyoooooouAll.

[.mirror.]

Re: What would you do if.... Would you...?

:salams

Replying to salaam is a must, as far as I know. So, I will do that. And walk on...

Start a convo with a random sister on the street? Lol.
No, won't be doing that.

[Umm_Adam_]

Re: What would you do if.... Would you...?

Walikum Alikum

If A Brother Said :salams Id Simply Reply But Keep Walking. Cause If The Intentions Are To Enage In a Conversation I Dont Wanna Stop For It. If That Makes Sense

[Massilia]

Re: What would you do if.... Would you...?

Well first i don't walk head down, so let's leave this detail, and second i would answer because i am a polite person and live my life.

[BeautyWithin]

Re: What would you do if.... Would you...?

Good to hear. :) JzAllah

But may I ask would you as a brother in Islam walk up to a sister out of nowhere and say Salam? Or would that seem un natural? Because it happens to me quiet often and I don't think it's that much of a norm if you can in any way understand what Im waffling on about..? LOL. But Yh, the convo bit was just extra, :)

Thanks for you contribution though

BeautyWithin

[BeautyWithin]

Re: What would you do if.... Would you...?

I see :)

[Umm_Adam_]

Re: What would you do if.... Would you...?

Good to hear. :) JzAllah

But may I ask would you as a brother in Islam walk up to a sister out of nowhere and say Salam? Or would that seem un natural? Because it happens to me quiet often and I don't think it's that much of a norm if you can in any way understand what Im waffling on about..? LOL. But Yh, the convo bit was just extra, :)

Thanks for you contribution though

BeautyWithin

Well I Dont Think At All Non Mehram Men And Women Should Have Any Contact Untill Nesscary. I Mean I Know Id Me Like Hmm :scratch: But Thats Just Me Really I Mean Im Like That. I Get So Shy In Front Of Brothers And Get Nervous.

[BeautyWithin]

Re: What would you do if.... Would you...?

Walikum Alikum

If A Brother Said :salams Id Simply Reply But Keep Walking. Cause If The Intentions Are To Enage In a Conversation I Dont Wanna Stop For It. If That Makes Sense

Yupp, I makes perfect sense, I agree :)

JzAllah Sister :D

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Re: What would you do if.... Would you...?

No, wouldn't do that.

Being around sisters make me uncomfortable, anyways.

No offense to sisters, though.

I Get So Shy In Front Of Brothers And Get Nervous.

Exactly.

[BeautyWithin]

Re: What would you do if.... Would you...?

Well first i don't walk head down, so let's leave this detail, and second i would answer because i am a polite person and live my life.

Meeeeeh, I don't really mean it literally, and yeah just what I think :)

Thanks :D

[Umm_Adam_]

Re: What would you do if.... Would you...?

Its Best To Leave It Alone. I Mean You Dont HAVE To Give Salaams In This Case Im Assuming. I Mean Like It Would Draw Shaytaan In. If You Walk Past A Sister. Salams Then Be Like how Are U Alhumdulillah.

Bham !!! Door Wide Open

[Umm_Adam_]

Re: What would you do if.... Would you...?

Meeeeeh, I don't really mean it literally, and yeah just what I think :)

Thanks :D

I Keep Head Lowered. I Lower My Gaze And Naturally My Head Dips Slightly.

[BeautyWithin]

Re: What would you do if.... Would you...?

No, wouldn't do that.

Being around sisters make me uncomfortable, anyways.

Exactly.

I completely understand what you both mean, and I am a prettyshy person myself, but I would feel verybad if I didn't reply as it would have been 3ala wajhe Allah(for he sake of Allah) and so I think that overcomes my shyness, just for ling enoughto say Salam and scurryalong though!!
But yeah, totally understandable :)

[BeautyWithin]

Re: What would you do if.... Would you...?

Its Best To Leave It Alone. I Mean You Dont HAVE To Give Salaams In This Case Im Assuming. I Mean Like It Would Draw Shaytaan In. If You Walk Past A Sister. Salams Then Be Like how Are U Alhumdulillah.

Bham !!! Door Wide Open

LOL. :)
I see.

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Re: What would you do if.... Would you...?

Good to hear. :) JzAllah

But may I ask would you as a brother in Islam walk up to a sister out of nowhere and say Salam? Or would that seem un natural? Because it happens to me quiet often and I don't think it's that much of a norm if you can in any way understand what Im waffling on about..? LOL. But Yh, the convo bit was just extra, :)

Thanks for you contribution though

BeautyWithin

Yeah, it's not a norm where I live, in colleges, etc. We only say salaam when there's a genuine need to talk.

But, Allah knows best their intentions. No harm in replying to the salam, though.