Q 3. Muslim women living in Western countries have to shake hands
with male strangers who sometimes visit their offices or schools. Similarly,
there are occasions when Muslim men get into a no go situation when they
have to shake hands with female strangers. In the event of a refusal to
do so, the likelihood of harm coming from them is not that remote. Does
the Shariah of Islam permit a handshake in this situation?
A 3. Women shaking hands with male strangers and men shaking hands
with female strangers is not permissible under any circumstances. This
position is fully supported by clear statements in the noble Ahadith and
all jurists concur on this being impermissible.
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