Q595 :Is it true that the Prophet never shook hands
with a woman?
A595 : It is true, according to authentic reports,
that the Prophet never shook hands with any woman who was not his wife
or a close relative. I should add that I have not seen any Hadith which
describes shaking hand with women as forbidden. Hence, the Prophet’s
example should be the one for us to follow. One is highly encouraged to
avoid shaking hands with members of the opposite sex.
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