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Answers: 71Manners of Greeting with Salam
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Greeting the Shi’ah first
Can You Initiate a Greeting to a Non-Muslim?
Initiating a greeting to a non-Muslim is prohibited. But if they greet us, we have to respond to them. However, it is permissible to greet a non-Muslim first if that serves a purpose, or for fear of his harm, or because of blood ties, or for a reason that requires that.111,060- 18,666
It is not permissible to shake hands with a non-mahram woman, even from behind a barrier
Is It Sunnah to Say Salam When No One Is Home?
Saying Salam upon entering a house is recommended, not obligatory, regardless of whether anyone is present.82,153- 17,734
Ruling on greeting with a wave of the hand
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Ruling on shaking hands with an old woman
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Ruling on initiating the salam when speaking on the telephone
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Prohibition on shaking hands with paternal uncle’s wife even if she is old
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Ruling on male student shaking hands with a female classmate
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Ruling on greeting a non-Muslim teacher
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