Bowing. (Certain Cultures) Haraam or Not?

[Proud.Hijaabi]

Hello, I was wondering whether it was haraam to bow to your elders or people that are respected out of respect. Many cultures do this (Korean, Chinese, etc.) I was wondering this was haraam or not.

Also is it haraam to bow down to an audience that has just been entertained by someone.
Thank You.

 

[CosmicPathos]

It is haram to bow to any created thing, no matter what the intention. Even if the intention is not to worship, bowing down is an act reserved for God only.

 

['Abd Al-Maajid]

It is haram to bow to any created thing, no matter what the intention. Even if the intention is not to worship, bowing down is an act reserved for God only.

You sure brother? we should not bow infront of any maqlook...I want to know this..please could give me some references? I am not refuting you, its just I want to know this...

 

[north_malaysian]

in the modern days most of the eastern asians dont bow (like the ruku' in salah) anymore... they just nodding their heads....

 

[CosmicPathos]

You sure brother? we should not bow infront of any maqlook...I want to know this..please could give me some references? I am not refuting you, its just I want to know this...

wsalam dear abdul majid,

please read this fatwa http://www.islamqa.com/en/ref/10428/bowing
:wa:

 

['Abd Al-Maajid]

wsalam dear abdul majid,

please read this fatwa http://www.islamqa.com/en/ref/10428/bowing
:wa:

Thank you brother...:statisfie