Is a niece allowed to shake hands with her uncles
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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