Question
In our country, Ghana, children are required to squat when greeting their parents. Is this custom permissible?
Answer
The practice of squatting when greeting elders is not permissible. It is in conflict with the Sunnah. It is a baseless addition and innovation to the Sunnah method of greeting.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 19 No 07
- PDF page
- 5
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