Ruling on Kissing the Hand
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What is the ruling on kissing the hand specifically: A son for his father, or a student for his shaykh?
Kissing the hand out of respect for one who is worthy of respect, such as a father, an elderly shaykh, or a teacher, is permissible.Unless harm is feared: This is when the person whose hand is kissed becomes proud of himself and considers himself to be in a high position; in that case, we prohibit it because of this harm.
Kissing the hand out of respect for one who is worthy of respect, such as a father, an elderly shaykh, or a teacher, is permissible.Unless harm is feared: This is when the person whose hand is kissed becomes proud of himself and considers himself to be in a high position; in that case, we prohibit it because of this harm.