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Is it permissible to avoid visiting one's paternal aunt (amma) or maternal aunt (khala) when their daughters are present with visitors, in order to avoid shaking their hands and to prevent the anger that might arise from them?

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Maintaining ties of kinship is a religious obligation, especially with one's paternal aunt and maternal aunt, unless doing so leads to corruption, such as the presence of non-mahram women. One should choose an appropriate time for the visit to avoid mixing, and clarify the religious ruling that it is impermissible to shake hands with non-mahram individuals.

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