['Aalim Network QR] Shaking Hands

[Mustafa Rawji <mrawji@trapdoor.aracnet.net>]

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Salamun alaykum,

	The reply to the following question was kindly provided by Shaykh
Muhawesh.

Wasalaam,

Mustafa Rawji
'Aalim Network
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QUESTION:

Salam Alaykom,

I'm sorry for bothering you again with this question:  you know when I
walk and see a woman raise her hand to shake mine and I walk watching it
without saying anything, because I don't have time to explain; that will
be very embarassing. And she will consider that as insulting. Can't I use
the Taqqia principle in this situation?  Sorry for repeating the question.
But it's really serious. 

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ANSWER:

As-salamu alaikum,

It is haram to shake the hands of a non-mahram except in extreme hardship. 
embarrassment by itself is not hardship. 

Taqiah applies when you fear for your safety or the safety of other
believers or property; so it does not apply here. 

Allah knows best.

Best Regards

Odeh A. Muhawesh