They do shake hands. However, Muslim men don't shake the hands of a woman they are not related to.
They do shake hands. However, Muslim men don't shake the hands of a woman they are not related to.
In Islam, it is generally not permissible for Muslim women to shake hands with men who are not their close relatives, as physical contact between unrelated men and women is discouraged to maintain modesty and avoid temptation.
In Islamic teachings, some Muslim women choose not to shake hands with men who are not their relatives to maintain modesty and avoid physical contact with unrelated men. This practice is based on interpretations of Islamic guidelines on modesty and interactions between men and women.
It is best to let a Mulim make the first move. They are different sects within Islam, so in order to give no offense to any, just let any Muslim make the overtures in greeting, and just follow along.
In some Muslim cultures and religious practices, it is not common for women to shake hands with men as a form of greeting due to beliefs about modesty and physical contact between unrelated individuals of the opposite gender.
If it's women in general, then the answer would be yes. But there are some Muslim women who would prefer not to shake hands. They will put both of their palms together, place them in front of their chest and give a small nod. It's the same as shaking hands. Muslim women only do this if they want to 'shake hands' with men though, especially if they are not muhrim.
In Islam, it is generally not permissible for a Muslim man to shake hands with a woman who is not related to him, as physical contact between unrelated men and women is discouraged to maintain modesty and avoid temptation.
There does not seem to be a country that claims it is rude to shake right hands. Many countries agree that it is rude to shake left hands including most Muslim countries.
A Muslim might refuse to shake hands in certain situations due to religious beliefs that prohibit physical contact with the opposite gender outside of family members.
Greeting
Men roll and shake salted nuts in their hands to rub some of the salt off. This is their way of being cool while still eating nuts the way that they'd like them.