When is embracing permissible, what is its nature, is it done when bidding farewell to a traveler, and is it prescribed or not?
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The questioner : When is embracing permissible? What is its nature? Is it done when bidding farewell to a traveler? And is it prescribed?
The Shaykh : The word "embracing" originally means the meeting of necks, as it is derived from the word for neck, meaning that the neck of this person meets the neck of that person. It is one of the matters that follow custom. So, if it brings about affection, let it be done; otherwise, it should not be done. People have become accustomed today to embracing each other upon meeting after journeys, and they also embrace each other upon farewell during journeys. So, it is one of the matters that are done according to custom. Yes.
The Shaykh : The word "embracing" originally means the meeting of necks, as it is derived from the word for neck, meaning that the neck of this person meets the neck of that person. It is one of the matters that follow custom. So, if it brings about affection, let it be done; otherwise, it should not be done. People have become accustomed today to embracing each other upon meeting after journeys, and they also embrace each other upon farewell during journeys. So, it is one of the matters that are done according to custom. Yes.