Should Muslims Say Salam to Non Muslims?

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Should Muslims Say Salam to Non Muslims?

Can we Muslims give salams to the non Muslims?

Surah Nisa 4:86
“When a (courteous) greeting is offered you meet it with a greeting still more courteous (at least) of equal courtesy. Allah takes careful account of all things.”

Hadith mentions saying “alaikum” to non Muslims who greet “salam alaikum.”

Surah Maryam 19:47
“Abraham said: ‘Peace be on thee: I will pray to my Lord for thy forgiveness: for He is to me Most Gracious.'”