What is the ruling on constant hugging along with handshaking when meeting?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: What is the ruling on what many people do, which is hugging constantly along with handshaking when merely meeting, even if they are not coming from a journey?
Answer:
It is contrary to the Sunnah. The Sunnah is that for those present, handshaking is sufficient, and the one coming from a journey hugs. If he is a relative, he hugs and kisses. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: What is the ruling on what many people do, which is hugging constantly along with handshaking when merely meeting, even if they are not coming from a journey?
Answer:
It is contrary to the Sunnah. The Sunnah is that for those present, handshaking is sufficient, and the one coming from a journey hugs. If he is a relative, he hugs and kisses. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/1607] ما حكم المعانقة الدائمة مع المصافحة عند اللقاء؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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