Male teacher placing his hand on the head of a female student as a gesture of affection and encouragement
Question
I am working as teacher in a Higher Secondary School, where students of age group 14-18 are enrolled.
Is it permissible in Islam for a male teacher to place his hand on the head of a female student as a gesture of affection and encouragement.
Answer
No. This is totally shameful behaviour. You may do this for your child and wife.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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