Some Muslims touch the feet of their elders as a sign of respect, does this practice have any place in Islam?
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Some Muslims touch the feet of their elders as a sign of respect, does this practice have any place in Islam?
Answer
If touching the feet entails bowing down, then it is prohibited.
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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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