Hugging and kissing one's sister

· 10 Shaʻban 1436 AH1 min readEnglish
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Question

Is it permissible for a man to hug his sister and to kiss her on the forehead?

Answer

Though it is permissible, but because of the abundant suspicion and fitnah that is going around we discourage this.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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