The Ruling on Shaking Hands with a Non-Mahram Woman for the Sake of Benefit
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Question:
Shaking hands with a non-mahram woman for the sake of benefit?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to shake hands with women, but he speaks to her without shaking hands. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Ibn Majah 2874Sahih (Darussalam), and Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) said: "By Allah, the hand of the Messenger of Allah never touched the hand of a woman; he did not take their pledge of allegiance except by words."
Q: What about greeting them?
A: By words: "As-salamu alaykum." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) passed by the women and greeted them.
Shaking hands with a non-mahram woman for the sake of benefit?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to shake hands with women, but he speaks to her without shaking hands. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
But I do not shake hands with women.
إني لا أُصافح النساءQ: What about greeting them?
A: By words: "As-salamu alaykum." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) passed by the women and greeted them.
Source
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