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If a tree stands between two people, is it prescribed to offer the salam with a handshake?

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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: If a tree or something else stands between two people walking, is the salam referred to here a handshake, or just a verbal greeting?

Answer:
The salam is the verbal greeting, and if a handshake takes place, that is better. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/1497] إذا حال بين الاثنين شجرة فهل يشرع إلقاء السلام مع المصافحة؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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