No, it is not permissible and it doesn’t count. They do this in prayer, their prayer is invalid.

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If it’s for general greeting and not related to reading the Quran and there is no free mixing, this is permissible.

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Yes you may touch with the help of a barrier that is gloves or a cloth for learning purpose. It is best to read it from an electronic device such as a phone or a computer.

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