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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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The Ruling on Kissing Mahrams upon Greeting and Farewell

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Question:
What is the ruling on kissing mahrams on the body when greeting or parting, given that this custom is widespread in some circles?

Answer:
A woman who is a mahram is kissed on the head, not on the cheek, mouth, or places of temptation; she is only kissed on the head. Yes.
Source شرح كتاب الكبائر للإمام محمد بن عبد الوهاب، بداية من باب ما جاء في غش الرعية — islamhouse.com (1:03:58)

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