What is your opinion of one who bows to a person as a greeting or out of respect for him?
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The questioner : Some people, when they meet someone of higher status or rank, submit to him and lower their heads, meaning: as a sign of respect. What is your opinion?
The Shaykh : Our opinion in this matter is that it is not permissible, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited it. Therefore, it is not lawful for anyone to bow his back.
The Shaykh : Our opinion in this matter is that it is not permissible, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited it. Therefore, it is not lawful for anyone to bow his back.