Bending at the time of greeting
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The third question of Fatwa number ( 18184 )
Q 3: Is it permissible for a boy to bow to someone older than him in age as a sign of respect and honor for him?
A 3: The scholars are in agreement that bending is not permissible for anyone among the created beings; because it is only for Allah the Exalted, as a sign of honoring Him (Glorified and Exalted is He). It has been narrated from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) the prohibition of it for other than Allah. A man asked him, as in the
of Anas (may Allah be pleased with him), where he said:Riyad as-Salihin 888 It was narrated by al-Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah . And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q 3: Is it permissible for a boy to bow to someone older than him in age as a sign of respect and honor for him?
A 3: The scholars are in agreement that bending is not permissible for anyone among the created beings; because it is only for Allah the Exalted, as a sign of honoring Him (Glorified and Exalted is He). It has been narrated from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) the prohibition of it for other than Allah. A man asked him, as in the
of Anas (may Allah be pleased with him), where he said:
"O Messenger of Allah! When a man meets a brother or a friend, should he bow to him?" He said, "No."
يا رسول الله: الرجل منا يلقى أخاه أو صديقه أينحني له؟ قال: لا
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www.alifta.gov.sa
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