Female greeting non-mahrams
Question
I wanted to know if a female can say Assalaamu alaikum to a male non mahram and vice-versa?
Answer
No, this should be strictly avoided especially among young males and females.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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