Females hugging an autistic male cousin
Question
We have a second cousin who is 17 years old and autistic. When he visits us with his family, he often greets us with a hug.
1. Is it permissible for us females to greet him as such?
2. What should we do in this scenario?
Answer
1. No.
2. Avoid him.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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