Brief Summary
This video addresses the Islamic ruling on shaking hands with women, specifically whether wearing gloves makes it permissible. Dr. Zakir Naik clarifies that touching a non-mahram woman is haram in Islam, citing a strong hadith. He further explains that shaking hands with gloves is also not permitted, as the underlying feelings and potential for fitna remain. The video emphasizes the importance of adhering to Islamic guidelines to avoid haram actions.
- Touching a non-mahram woman is haram in Islam.
- Shaking hands with women, even with gloves, is not permitted.
- The ruling is based on avoiding potential feelings and fitna.
Introduction: Question about Shaking Hands with Women
Arman from India asks if it's permissible in Islam for a man to shake hands with a woman while wearing gloves, considering it's generally prohibited to touch a non-mahram. This question sets the stage for Dr. Zakir Naik to explain the Islamic perspective on this matter.
Islamic Ruling on Touching Non-Mahram Women
Dr. Zakir Naik references a hadith where the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said that it is better to hammer a nail or needle into one's head than to touch a non-mahram woman. This hadith highlights the severity of touching a non-mahram woman, emphasizing that it is completely haram and not permitted in Islam.
Permissibility of Shaking Hands with Gloves
Addressing the question about wearing gloves, Dr. Zakir Naik mentions some weak hadith that suggest the Prophet (PBUH) shook hands with women beneath a cloth. However, he clarifies that there are no authentic hadith confirming that the Prophet ever shook hands with women. Aisha (RA) stated that the Prophet never touched a non-mahram woman in his life. Therefore, it is not permitted to shake hands with women, even with gloves, because feelings and potential temptations still exist. Shaking hands with or without gloves is prohibited in Islam.
