Is it permissible for a person to bow to his teacher or his parents?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Following up on the question, he says: Is it permissible to bow to my mother or my teachers, since it is considered a sign of respect in our country?
Answer:
Do not bow to anyone. This is ruku' (bowing), and ruku' is an act of worship that is for Allah alone, not for your father or anyone else.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Following up on the question, he says: Is it permissible to bow to my mother or my teachers, since it is considered a sign of respect in our country?
Answer:
Do not bow to anyone. This is ruku' (bowing), and ruku' is an act of worship that is for Allah alone, not for your father or anyone else.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [821 -858] هل يجوز للمرء الانحناء لمعلمه أو والديه؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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