Wa `alaykum as-salamu wa rahmatullah

In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Mercy-Giving

All praise is due to Allah. Peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad.

 

In the authentic hadith reported by Abu Dawoud, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “No two Muslims meet each other and shake hands except that they will be given forgiveness before they part.”

Imam Al-Bukhari reported on the authority of Anas that shaking hands was a common practice among the Prophet’s companions (may Allah be pleased with them.) Of course, right hands are mainly used while shaking.

To use both hands; that is, to place the palm of the left hand on the back of your brother’s right hand, is also permissible and is even regarded recommendable, according to a group of scholars.

In fact, this should be left to the common practice of people as the Shari`ah has laid no restrictions in this regard.

Allah Almighty knows best.