The ruling on the bowing salute in sports such as karate
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: In some sports, such as karate for example, they have a bowing salute. He asks: What is the ruling on this act?
Answer:
It is not permissible to bow except to Allah (Mighty and Majestic). It is not permissible. Refraining from it is a form of honoring Him, for this is bowing, and it is not permissible except for Allah. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: In some sports, such as karate for example, they have a bowing salute. He asks: What is the ruling on this act?
Answer:
It is not permissible to bow except to Allah (Mighty and Majestic). It is not permissible. Refraining from it is a form of honoring Him, for this is bowing, and it is not permissible except for Allah. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 829- حكم تحية الركوع في الرياضات كالكاراتيه - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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