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General Fiqh The Majlis Vol 22 No 06, p.2

Is it permissible to slightly bow when greeting – making Salaam?

Question

Is it permissible to slightly bow when greeting – making Salaam? Some Shaikhs allow their mureeds to kiss their hands. Whilst doing so, the mureeds go into a bow. Is this permissible?

Answer

It is not permissible to bow when greeting. It is permissible to kiss the hand of one's Shaikh without bowing.

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