{"_id":"668da0320b76658b4c2330af","title":"What is the ruling on shaking hands with the opposite gender?","question":"What is the ruling on shaking hands with the opposite gender? Would it be considered permissible if in a professional setting such as in a business meeting or job interview?","answer":"It is not allowed to engage in handshakes with individuals of the opposite gender, even in a professional context. Prohibited actions remain as such unless there is a genuine necessity, which does not apply in this situation. People generally recognize that greetings can vary across cultures, so it is important to educate them about Islamic customs. Once they understand that it is a cultural norm rather than a personal issue, there should be no reason for them to feel offended.","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff00b76658b4c2329a9","tag":"Contemporary Life: Jobs and Career","count":120},{"_id":"668d9ff10b76658b4c2329d2","tag":"Relationships: Opposite Gender","count":80}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:40:18.395Z"}