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Fatwa #39481 April 2002United States of America

I am asking if a married women that wears full hijab talks to the men in her class at college gets haram?

Question

and i also would like to know if my teacher shakes my hand at college if i get haram?i really feel bad about it but i dont know what to tell him please advise me jazzakallahu khayr.

Answer

It is Haraam (strictly prohibited) for a female to talk and shake hands with
a Ghayr Mahram (person not prohibited in Shari'ah for marriage).

You should write a note to your teacher informing him of your religious
obligations and convictions.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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