Shaking hands with the grandfather’s wife on the father’s side
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Fatwa number ( 12434 )
Q: My father has an aunt on my grandfather’s side—that is, my grandfather’s wife on the father’s side. The question: Is it permissible for me to shake her hand when greeting her, and is she one of my mahram (relatives one may not marry) or is it not permissible according to the Shari'ah? Please inform us.
May Allah reward you with good.
A: It is permissible for you to shake the hand of your grandfather’s wife on the father’s side; because you are one of her mahram (relatives one may not marry). And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q: My father has an aunt on my grandfather’s side—that is, my grandfather’s wife on the father’s side. The question: Is it permissible for me to shake her hand when greeting her, and is she one of my mahram (relatives one may not marry) or is it not permissible according to the Shari'ah? Please inform us.
May Allah reward you with good.
A: It is permissible for you to shake the hand of your grandfather’s wife on the father’s side; because you are one of her mahram (relatives one may not marry). And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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