Touching a non-mahram in the course of business

Question

A man’s business is putting bangles on women. He regards all women as his mothers and daughters and does not cast an improper glance, and another business would be difficult for him. Is this permissible or not?

Answer

Touching a non-mahram is not right, even if no improper thought comes into his heart. If this work is done through someone — his wife, sister or the like — then it is right.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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