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What is the ruling to bow infront of a martial arts inspector which forms parts of the training process

· 25 Ramadan 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 7291English

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What is the ruling to bow infront of a martial arts inspector which forms parts of the training process

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Bowing is an act reserved for Allah Ta?ala. Martial arts is not confined to simply physical training. It has a spiritual dimension to it, such as meditation and obedience to the teacher. It can be likened in one way to a religion.

Thus, there is all the more reason that one should abstain from this type of bowing, which at times even resembles Sajdah. Try and find a Muslim instructor and explain to him that bowing in this manner is against the teachings of Islam, hence, you will not bow.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Moulana Imraan Vawda
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