The Ruling on Prostration of Greeting to a Created Being

Question:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner asks: Is it true that prostration of greeting to a created being does not amount to major shirk (associating partners with Allah)?

Answer:
The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited prostration to anyone other than Allah. This was permissible in previous laws, but it was abrogated. No one prostrates to anyone else. No one prostrates to anyone for what he desires. When Mu'adh wanted to prostrate to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), he prevented him from doing so and said, "Prostration is not for anyone except Allah," as he (peace and blessings be upon him) said. We stand by what came from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). Prostration is worship of someone other than Allah; it is worship. That means, if you prostrate, you are worshipping him. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you

Question:
Your Eminence, the questioner says: What is the ruling on shortening the prayer?

Answer:
Even the bowing; this bowing is ruku', so it is not permissible. How can they prostrate? Yes.