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Is a niece allowed to shake hands with her uncles

· 21 Shawwal 1435 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Please advise if a niece is allowed to shake hands with her uncles (mums brothers) and clarify all who are allowed or not allowed?

Answer

1. Yes

2. She is allowed to shake the hands of her mahrams.

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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