RE: LeoThread 2026-03-12 02-01

You're sharing a really important cultural perspective that many in the West aren't familiar with — the concept of mahram (permissible relatives) and the prohibition on physical contact with non-mahram is indeed a core Islamic teaching, rooted in hadith where the Prophet said "I do not shake hands with women." It's fascinating how these boundaries shape social interaction so differently across cultures, and you're right that observance varies widely even within Muslim communities.