How can one advise someone who denies the obligatoriness of the Sunnah, refuses to place their hands on their chest during prayer, and is accused of extremism for not shaking hands with women?
The statement that (Prophetic tradition) is not Fard (obligatory) is correct. One who neglects a Sunnah act does not incur sin, but one who performs it is rewarded. However, this does not mean that its importance should be diminished. Rather, a Muslim should be keen to follow it. Adhering to Sunnah helps in preserving the Fara'id (obligatory acts) and indicates one's desire for goodness and reward. Some scholars have even stated that one who abandons Sunnah out of negligence deserves punishment.
As for describing someone who refrains from shaking hands with women as "strict" or "extreme," this is incorrect. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Indeed, I do not shake hands with women." The majority of scholars hold that shaking hands with a non- woman is forbidden. rulings should be explained with gentleness and leniency.
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