What is the ruling on a woman shaking hands with an elderly non-mahram man who insists on it, and is it permissible to wear jewelry other than gold and silver during prayer?
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Shaking hands with an elderly man who neither desires nor is desired is a matter of scholarly disagreement, though the preponderant opinion is that it is impermissible. If the handshake is done from behind a barrier, the disagreement is stronger.
If a woman is compelled to shake hands with an elderly man from behind a barrier, there is no sin upon her.
As for jewelry other than gold and silver, it is permissible for women to wear it and pray while wearing it.
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