The Ruling on Shaking Hands with One’s Uncle’s or Maternal Uncle’s Wife

Question:
A letter was sent by one of the brothers, and the sender is Rashed Rashed. Our brother asks and says: Some people say: There is no harm in greeting your elderly uncle’s wife, and likewise your maternal uncle’s wife. I am refraining from doing so, and when I say: It is not permissible, they say: You have divided the family. What is the correct answer? May Allah guide you.

Answer:
Greeting one’s brother’s wife, one’s uncle’s wife, or one’s maternal uncle’s wife is fine in terms of speech. However, if the intention is to shake hands or kiss, it is not permissible. One should not shake her hand or kiss her. As for speaking, saying “As-salamu alaykum, how are you, so-and-so?” to one’s uncle’s wife, or “How are your children?” is fine. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to greet women, and they would greet him (peace and blessings be upon him). The Companions did the same. So you greet your brother’s wife, your uncle’s wife, your maternal uncle’s wife, and your neighbors; there is no harm in this, but with covering, with hijab, without seclusion, and without shaking hands. Yes.

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