Is it forbidden to greet someone with 'Shalom' before praying Shacharit?
Synopsis
The Mechaber forbids going to someone's door to greet them with 'Shalom' before prayer since God's name is Shalom. Meeting by chance on the road is permitted. There is a dispute about whether even 'Good morning' is restricted and under what circumstances.
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