The prevalence of men shaking hands with women who are not their mahram in our lands
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The questioner : He says:The questioner : The prevalence of men shaking hands with women who are not their mahram in our lands. Is there any blame on me for shaking hands with elderly female relatives if I fear causing offense? May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : If you fear.
The questioner : Causing offense.
The Shaykh : Offense? It is not permissible for a man to shake hands with a woman who is not one of his mahram, even if she is elderly. As they say, every fall has a catcher. An elderly woman may be old in age, but her flesh is like that of a young woman, and fitnah may occur. In summary, it is not permissible for a man to shake hands with a woman unless she is his wife or one of his mahram. Yes.
The Shaykh : If you fear.
The questioner : Causing offense.
The Shaykh : Offense? It is not permissible for a man to shake hands with a woman who is not one of his mahram, even if she is elderly. As they say, every fall has a catcher. An elderly woman may be old in age, but her flesh is like that of a young woman, and fitnah may occur. In summary, it is not permissible for a man to shake hands with a woman unless she is his wife or one of his mahram. Yes.