Does somebody know a Japanese Muslim? Interested to know how he would greet a teacher or colleague or his parents.
I just cannot believe that no Muslim ever learnt Karate (There must be thousands of black belts). If a Karate student does not bow before his master, think of the consequences.... anterior and posterior included!
Bowing is good. It is an excercise. It adds to the flexibility of your body. You wont hit your forehead against a door frame.
As a matter of fact, the people who had to bow the most were the people from the desert region, where Islam has its origin. They had to bow their heads against the high sandy winds, yes before a natural force, to protect themselves from eyesfull of sand. Did it mean any disrespect Allah? (Sure, dont say that they all wore sunglasses!!).
Periods change, occasions change, nationality..blood...what you eat & drink..how you talk..how you dress..how you lust (ask Osama!) everything changed. Change with the winds of time
