Bowing in martial arts--taking a bow..all harram?

**tariqa** · 02-02-2010, 04:46 AM

is it wrong to bow to a judge of another culture if its their culture?

such as in Japan or in Martial arts

or raising for a judge
standing for a fallen soldier as is done in other cultures

taking a bow when being honored?

**hazratji** · 02-02-2010, 07:03 AM

waiting for the answer

**saqfu** · 02-02-2010, 02:43 PM

i did aikido for a while, u do saydja to the teacher, i just used to sit there and do nothing

**Colonel_Hardstone** · 02-02-2010, 03:48 PM

http://www.askimam.org/fatwa/fatwa.p...2c60ee1c884c00

It is makrooh tahreemi (greatly reprehensible) to bow for any creation even though it might be out of respect. You should explain to the relevant authorities that it is forbidden to bow in Islam. If they refuse your son leniency, you should some alternate classes for him. It will not be permissible for him to continue with his martial arts class...