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Sisters kissing and hugging each other

· 29 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can siblings kiss each other just on forehead or cheeks, can I hug my sisters? We three met after 17 years.

Answer

You may hug them provided you are sure that it will not be done with lust.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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