Is it permissible to shake hands with an elderly woman?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner says: Regarding the saying of Allah[An-Nur 24:60], he asks: Is it permissible to shake hands with an elderly woman?
Answer:
No, and what is the reason for shaking her hand? You have no need for it, and there is also fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) in it, so do not shake her hand. Greet her with the salam without shaking hands. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner says: Regarding the saying of Allah
And women of post-menstrual age who have no desire for marriage
وَالْقَوَاعِدُ مِنَ النِّسَاءِ اللَّاتِي لَا يَرْجُونَ نِكَاحًاAnswer:
No, and what is the reason for shaking her hand? You have no need for it, and there is also fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) in it, so do not shake her hand. Greet her with the salam without shaking hands. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2339- 4717] هل يجوز مصافحة المرأة الكبيرة؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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