Is saying to a kaafir “I wish you well” or “I wish you all the best” on his festival regarded as congratulating him?

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Title: Is saying to a kaafir “I wish you well” or “I wish you all the best” on his festival regarded as congratulating him?
Language: English
Iftaa: Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid
Publisher: www.islamqa.info - Islam : Question & Answer Website
Short Discription: I know that congratulating the Christians and Jews for their feats is haram, as it means approving to their baatil (wrong) beliefs. Is it permissible for me to send to whom I know of them messages contain no congratulation? Like sending “ I wish you all good” or “I wish you the best” with an intention of wishing guidance for them?.
Addition Date: 2012-12-26
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