Traditionally, in Muslim society, women and girls are not permitted to hug or make any physical contact with male strangers, regardless of whether it is a festive occasion or not.
Is it normal to hug a friend of the opposite gender? Yes, it is completely normal. In fact, now that I think about it, it is more normal for me than hugging a friend of the same gender. Usually with other guys, I just shake hands.
It never occurred to anyone of them that such talk is forbidden. Of course, if the conversation is frivolous or leads to suggestions that are not in line with the serious moral attitude of Islam, such conversation may be forbidden, but only because of its contents, and not for being between man and woman.
Yes. Any physical intimacy before marriage is haram. There are hadith warning against this. Even holding hands is not allowed.
No, it's not sinful, but it is unwise. The act that God deems sinful is sex before marriage, not kissing or cuddling.
"She is like my daughter and I have told her that under the Islamic law, you can only hug people who are 'mahram' to you (category of people with whom marriage is not permissible for example father, brother etc) and your spouse of course,” said Ashrafi.
Hugs are a normal friendly gesture but in general there are social cues for when it is appropriate to hug someone, and in those cases, the hug is expected and permission is usually implied without anyone needing to ask.
The essence of halal dating is to protect both parties and give you the chance to fall head over heels with your future spouse's purity, personality, and mindset. Scholars suggest meetings should include a chaperone or be set in a public where temptations are minimal.
GRAVE SIN. In Islam, premarital sex (fornication), as well as sex outside marriage (adultery) are absolutely forbidden and considered grave sins that bear serious consequences in this world and the hereafter (Quran 24:2). Islam gives sex a form of an esteemed status by limiting it to the husband-wife relationship.
Cheek kissing in the Arab world is relatively common, between friends and relatives. Cheek kissing between males is very common. However, cheek kissing between a male and female is usually considered inappropriate, unless within the same family; e.g. brother and sister, or if they are a married couple.
Our Muslim faith and culture generally discourages cross-sex friendships, but we as parents must recognize the reality that our daughters may have a male buddy. We must brace ourselves for some hard conversations and give them productive advice.
In one hadith narrated by Abu Saʽid al-Khudri, the prophet said, "A man should not look at the private parts of another man, and a woman should not look at the private parts of another woman.
Classical Islamic law, in terms of assigning legal rules, inter alia, explicitly recognizes four genders among human beings: male, female, DSD/intersex (khunsa), and the effeminate male (mukhannath) (Haneef, 2011).
Hugging a girl is a great way to show affection, whether you like her as just a friend or something more. If she's a girl you like romantically, wait for a moment when you're both feeling relaxed and comfortable together. Try to get a sense of how she feels by keeping an eye on her body language.
Well it should be normal to hug them as a greeting or when you're leaving, but there's no right time. If they're you're friends and not awkward as well then if you're nearby and you go for a hug, they'll probably hug you back.
No. It's not wrong to hug your friends, whether they are male or female. My husband and I hug each other's friends and our common friends. We even kiss them on the cheeks, especially if they are very close to us.
There is a general consensus among Sunni and Shia fiqh experts that Surah Al-Baqarah 221 and Surat Al‑Mumtahanah 10 ban Muslim women from marrying non-Muslim men. This consensus is still standing strong. On the other hand, the Quran allows Muslim men to marry non-Muslim women (“People of the Book”).
As a result, contemporary scholars including Shaykh al-Azhar Mahmud Shaltut, Shaykh Yusuf Qaradawi, and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini have all issued legal rulings that audio arts that do not encourage people to go against the faith are permitted.
He said, “Associating others with Allah (shirk); witchcraft; killing a soul whom Allah has forbidden us to kill, except in cases dictated by Islamic law; devouring orphans' wealth; consuming Riba; fleeing from the battlefield; and slandering chaste and innocent women.”
While moderate Muslims generally don't object to music and dancing per se, a large portion of the faithful view sexually suggestive movement, racy lyrics, and unmarried couples dancing together as haram, because they may lead to un-Islamic behavior.
During the hours of fasting on each day of Ramadan, any intimate activity is not allowed. This means it's only ok for couples to kiss, hug, cuddle and have sex in the hours before fasting begins and after it ends - as long as they are husband and wife.
If the mood is right, and you're picking up strong signs that she wants you to kiss her, then you don't necessarily need to ask. Just lean in and kiss her. If you aren't sure, though, then it may be best to ask first.
If you want to turn the hug into a kiss, lean your torso back so your hips are still pressed together, look him in the eyes, and go for it. If you want to end the hug, squeeze him gently, and lean back. Grab his hand as you break apart, and give it a light squeeze before letting go.
Being hugged uplifts our mood. If you are feeling isolated or are going through a rough time, a hug releases endorphins. Endorphins are the body's natural pain relievers. These neurotransmitters increase our feelings of pleasure.