Aashirwad Or Blessing In Indian Culture
Ghamidi sahbi writes in Al Bayan while commenting on Sajda of the brothers and parents of Yusuf AS. “Prostration here does not refer to the one which is done before God; it refers to bending down in the form of kneeling. Showing respect for elders in this manner is a very ancient tradition. In Arabic, the word سَجَدَ is commonly used in this meaning. It is specified by the Bible and the Talmud that the ceremonial prostration was also prohibited in the sharī‘ah of the Israelites the way it is in ours.” So bowing down in the form of Ruku’ is still a custom to show respect, we cannot object it. however, prostration is not allowed, as this gesture is exclusive for the worship of God. Standing in respect is a considered a decent way to show respect.