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Miscellaneous | Apr 15, 2026 | 1 min read

Non-Mahram handshake ruling

Question

My name is Furkhan. Today I came to our Head office. Our Lady HR and my self Shaked hand with each other . I wanted to know it how bigger sins is this and how to repent the same

Islamic Ruling & Answer

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Shaking hands with a non-mahram woman is not permissible in Islam, so what happened from your side is considered a sin. However, if it was done only as a formality and without any bad intention, it is generally not regarded as a major sin, though it should still be avoided.

You should sincerely repent from the heart, ask Allah for forgiveness, and try to avoid such situations in the future in a polite manner.

Answered by

Mufti Tosif Qasmi

April 15, 2026