Commentary on Fatwa No. 109741 regarding the ruling on kissing and hugging one's wife in public places. The commentator explains that this practice has become common in airports and travel stations when bidding farewell to one's mahrams, whether it is a wife, daughter, or relative. He inquires if the original question refers to the ordinary farewell kiss and not the intimate kiss that is inappropriate in public places, and whether the fatwa differs in the case of farewell compared to regular situations.
Praise be to Allah, we thank the questioner for reaching out. The mentioned fatwa clarifies that the question does not pertain to kissing and hugging one's wife when bidding her farewell for travel. It explains that farewells do not permit a man to kiss or hug his wife in front of people because it breaches etiquette and modesty. Although kissing mahrams is permissible under certain conditions, it should be avoided in public to prevent suspicion and lack of decorum, especially hugging.
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