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I study Karate. Is it permissible for me to bow (ruku) to my teacher or other Karate students. It is custom in Karate to do so.

· 25 Ramadan 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 1795English
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I study Karate. Is it permissible for me to bow (ruku) to my teacher or other Karate students. It is custom in Karate to do so.

Answer

It is not permissible to bow (ruku) before your karate teacher.

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Mufti E.Desai

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