A picture spread on social media of the Egyptian doctor, Dr. Hossam Mowafi, kissing the hand of the Egyptian businessman and parliamentarian, Mohamed Abu Al-Enein, at his daughter’s wedding. This shot sparked widespread controversy among social media users, between supporters and opponents of the position.
Dr. Hossam Mowafy, who presents a television program on the “Sada El Balad” channel, owned by Mohamed Abu El-Enein, is considered a prominent figure in the field of medicine, as he works as a professor of critical care at the Kasr Al-Aini Faculty of Medicine. He is very popular in Egypt, especially thanks to his videos and medical advice. Which he publishes via social media.
Reactions to this photo were mixed, as some expressed their dissatisfaction with Hossam Mowafy’s behavior, while others saw it as just a normal celebratory moment at a wedding.
Sheikh Mazhar Shaheen comments on the incident of Dr. Hossam Mowafy
In a post on Facebook, Sheikh Mazhar Shaheen, the Islamic preacher, confirmed that Dr. Hossam Mowafi’s behavior expresses his appreciation and respect for others. Shaheen expressed his pride in Dr. Hossam’s behavior, noting that it is in line with Islamic teachings and moral values.
Shaheen quoted the directives of the Holy Qur’an in dealing with greetings, where God Almighty says: “And when you are greeted with a greeting, greet with a better one than it, or return it. Indeed, Allah is ever Considered over all things,” indicating that Dr. Hossam’s behavior expresses the application of these directives in a manner Lively and spontaneous .
Shaheen added that this behavior also reflects the Sufis’ appreciation and respect for others, as they consider returning the greeting and accepting the hand among the virtues of morality.
In conclusion, Mazhar Shaheen offered his congratulations to Dr. Hossam Mowafi on the occasion of his beloved’s wedding, wishing them a happy and successful married life, stressing that respect and humility are the main foundations of successful human relationships.
