THE RULING ON SHAKING HANDS WITH OTHER THAN THE MAHRAM
Question:
Some men are in the habit or shaking hands with relatives whom they are not a Mahram to. But they do it by way of kinship or neighbours. What is the ruling on this? And is it enough for him if she places a piece of cloth over her hand, with the intention of screening her hand?
Answer:
It is not permissible for a man to shake hand with a woman who is unrelated to him, even if she placed a piece of cloth over her hand when shaking hands. And may peace and blessing be upon our Prophet, Muhammad and upon his family and companions.
Permanent Committee for Research and Verdicts
Fatawa Islamiyah Darussalam VOL:5 NO.113