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**Vagtlaldo** · 04-14-2006, 08:00 AM

So if you are working after graduation or even in school and a non muslim lady
sticks her hand out. What do you do ?

a) just tell her that you dont shake hands.
b) give her the detail explanation.
c) say that this is culturally taboo in your culture.
d) shake her hand, while in the heart finding it offensive ( weakest state of iman).

I have been doing d until now, and am looking for ideas to change it.

I was always told that you should never be the first one to offer my hand to a woman. I am not sure if that was more of a muslim/pakistani upbringing thing or if its more common ?

Do sisters in universities or working environment get guys putting their hands forth for a handshake or does the hijab/niqab play a role in it.

So your thoughts and ideas about avoiding handshaking are appreciated.

04-14-2006, 08:00 AM	#12
Vagtlaldo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	shaking hands with women ( men for sisters) So if you are working after graduation or even in school and a non muslim lady sticks her hand out. What do you do ? a) just tell her that you dont shake hands. b) give her the detail explanation. c) say that this is culturally taboo in your culture. d) shake her hand, while in the heart finding it offensive ( weakest state of iman). I have been doing d until now, and am looking for ideas to change it. I was always told that you should never be the first one to offer my hand to a woman. I am not sure if that was more of a muslim/pakistani upbringing thing or if its more common ? Do sisters in universities or working environment get guys putting their hands forth for a handshake or does the hijab/niqab play a role in it. So your thoughts and ideas about avoiding handshaking are appreciated.
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