From time to time, I visit my family after a period of sometimes six months or even one year. When I reach home, young and old women kiss me in a decent and polite manner. Actually, it is a widespread custom here, which, according to my family, is not a prohibited act. However, I, being somehow learned in Islamic affairs, feel confused regarding this practice.

My question is: How can I avoid kissing women bearing in mind that they will get angry if I only shake hands with them? They will then think that I do not respect them and do not love them in such a manner that maintains relationships between individuals. Their behavior does not represent a relationship between a man and a woman. Will I commit a sin if I kiss them? Please, bear in mind that I have good faith in this regard.