Is it permissible for a Muslim woman to excessively kiss and embrace another woman in public places where men are present, for fear of arousing their desires?
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The basic ruling is that kissing and embracing between women is permissible, especially upon returning from a journey or similar situations. However, if these actions occur in front of non- men and lead to fitna (temptation) or arouse desire, then they are impermissible, due to Allah's saying: "And let them not strike their feet so as to make known what they conceal of their adornment."
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