Why do some Muslim men refuse to shake hands with Western women, and does this reflect a condescending view of women or an extremist stance, especially given the variation in the actions of Muslims themselves? And how can the greatness of Islam in preserving women's dignity, through the refusal to shake hands with non-mahram individuals, be logically explained to these women?
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The doubts raised about Islam by some Westerners and their followers are a distortion of its image. Scholars have addressed these fabrications and exposed their falsehood. Among the important books in this regard is "Woman Between Fiqh and Law" by Dr. Mustafa Al-Siba'i. A Muslim must be certain of the truth of Islam and its justice, which has safeguarded the rights of all beings, even fetuses, and commanded fairness to all people, whether Muslim or non-Muslim.
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