{"_id":"676a1e7432bfcaa23a80ba68","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is it permissible to shake hands or hug coworkers of the opposite gender when greeting them, if that is the norm in your workplace?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\",\"color\":\"#000000\"},\"insert\":\"At my job, many of my female coworkers greet me by going in for a hug or shaking my hand. It can be difficult to avoid because this is part of the workplace culture. Is it permissible to engage in these greetings even though they involve physical contact? Is there any sin on my part if I do not say anything?\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"May Allah reward you for your inquiry. Your question is commendable, as some might hesitate to ask about such matters. According to the Sacred Law, there isn't an allowance for voluntary physical contact like shaking hands or hugging with individuals of the opposite gender. If, however, such a situation occurs unexpectedly and before one can react, there is room for excuse. In your case, where this seems to be a recurring situation, despite it being a workplace norm, it's crucial to assert the boundaries defined by the Lawgiver. This responsibility lies with you, regardless of societal approval, as ultimately, it's Allah's approval that matters most. This doesn't mean disregarding others' feelings; rather, it's about respectfully communicating your discomfort with such behavior.\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff00b76658b4c2329a9","tag":"Contemporary Life: Jobs and Career","count":123},{"_id":"668d9ff10b76658b4c2329d2","tag":"Relationships: Opposite Gender","count":81}],"createdOn":"2024-12-24T02:37:40.545Z"}