The Ruling on continually shaking Hands with the Imam after the Five (obligatory) Prayers
Question :
What is the ruling on continually greeting and shaking hands with the Imam and the persons sitting on one's right and left at the end of every obligatory prayer?
Answer:
Continually greeting the Imam and shaking his hand and persistently greeting those on the worshipper's right and left at the end of the five prayer is an innovation, because it has not been authentically reported from the Prophet, nor from his noble caliphs, nor from the rest of the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, that they did so. If they had done it, it would have been transmitted to us, due to the repetition of the prayer five times every day. And this is well known to the Muslims, as it is often seen. But it has been authentically reported from the Prophet that he said:
"Whoever innovates in this matter of ours that which is not from it, will have it (his innovation) rejected.Muslim no. 1718." class="fa fa-archive text-info" aria-hidden="true">
And may peace and blessings be upon our Prophet, Muhammad and upon his family and friends.
Source:
The Permanent Committee
Fatawa Islamiyah, Vol. 2 Page 267
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