5 Dhul Qa'dah 1446 | 5 May 2025
A Hadith on the Virtue of Musafahah
Question What is the status of this Hadith? من صافح أخاه المسلم، وحرك يده، تناثرت عنه ذنوبه
9 Jumadal Ula 1442 | 26 December 2020
The Masnun Method of Shaking Someone’s Hand
Question I was told that there exists a Hadith wherein mention is made that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) used to give a firm handshake whilst making Musafahah (i.e., shaking hands) [meaning to…
12 Rabi'ul Awwal 1441 | 12 November 2019
Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Making Musafahah With Old Women
Question What is the status of the narration which states that Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) would shake the hands/make musafahah with old women?
9 Muharram 1441 | 11 September 2019
Praising Allah and Seeking Forgiveness When Shaking Hands
Question 1. Is it a Sunnah to say "Alhamdulillah, yaghfirullahu lana walakum" when shaking hands? 2. Do both people shaking hands say this du'a, or does one say 'Amin?
20 Jumadal Akhirah 1440 | 28 February 2019
A Du’a to Recite When Shaking Hands (Musafahah)
Question What is the authenticity of the following? When shaking hands, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would not let go of a person's hand until he had said the following du'a: ربنا آتنا في…