Is it permissible to hold my wife’s hand in public?
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Is it permissible to hold my wife’s hand in public?
Answer
It will be against Hayaa (shame and modesty) to hold one?s wife?s hand in public. Verily, Allah loves Hayaa.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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