Do I Have to Shake Hands to Give Salam?

John Starling
Mar 13, 2020
1 min read

Q: Am I required to shake hands when greeting others and "giving the salams"?

A: It is recommended for men to shake the hands of other men and for women to shake the hands of other women. It is, however, not a requirement.

Source: Kashaf al-Qina

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