ANSWER:

Of course he is sinful!

He must have stepped back and not allow her to touch him, let alone hug as Prophet ﷺ said its better to be stabbed in the head by an iron needle than to touch a non mahram 

QUESTION: A brother said he went to visit an elder relative and his non mahram wife approached him and hugged him (he didn’t step back or prevented her)… she sees him as a grandson also saw him growing since a kid… He’s asking if he’s sinful?

Commentary on Hadeeth, Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Mahram | April 14, 2026 2:15 pm
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QUESTION: Regarding visiting my grandparents aunts or uncles if I know non Mahram female cousins and aunts will be present and uncovered. My family is loose in faith and does not observe Hijab. I fear that if I stop visiting to avoid seeing them they will label me an extremist and cause serious problems. What’s the best thing I could do?
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QUESTION: If someone got speeding tickets which in the UK you get points and a fine. The person can’t afford this fine and also could get temporarily banned to drive. There are people who can redirect these tickets to someone who no longer lives in the uk so that the person doesn’t get the fine and points. Is this haram?