AOA, My question is that, is it allowed in Islam for an adult of 30 to kiss a child under 10 on her cheek as a blessing? Can it be considered as a child molestation in any sense? Please guide me. May Allah bless you with health and life. I would appreciate detailed answere in Englsih if possible please. Thanks in advance . Masla # 14419


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Question	AOA, My question is that, is it allowed in Islam for an adult of 30 to kiss a child under 10 on her cheek as a blessing? Can it be considered as a child molestation in any sense? Please guide me. May Allah bless you with health and life. I would appreciate detailed answere in Englsih if possible please. Thanks in advance
Answer	A man is allowed to kiss his young sister or maternal aunt or paternal aunt or their small daughters out of affection and love. However, he is not allowed to kiss them, if it entails sexual arousal.(E-Mail rcvd from A.Sistani(d.b),12 apr- 2012) (Khuda aap ki tawfiqaat mein izafa farmaye)
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