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Assalamoalikum Brothers and Sisters

Mashallah very good topic. Alot of Muslims meet these situations and some times declining the gesture is percieved neagtively by opposite gender. Allhumdulilah i believe that we should carry on avoiding shaking hands as we have to please Allah swt not the people. Hopefully they will understand someday.

According to my understanding, it is not permissible to shake hands with the opposite gender. These days, you can actually inform the university that you don't shake hands so on graduation day you don't face any embarrasing situation. some non Muslims have become more understanding towards the Muslims. I once refused to shake my hands and the guy actually said sorry to me so just let them know politely that you don't feel comfortable. I personally wouldn't shake a non mehram's hand so i just say i feel uncomfortable, i dnt shake hands with the opposite gender.

Btw, very beneficial threads on this forum Mashallah.

Take Care

Wasalaam